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YOGA: THE UNIVERSAL GUIDE

CELEBRATING YOGA FOR THE BODY, MIND AND SOUL

BY DOMINIQUE ATKINSON

Copyright 2015

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Authors Note:

Welcome to the amazing world of Yoga! As many of you know from my other books, this has been a passion of mine for more than 20 years. Im blessed to have had incredible teachers that have guided me in my practice, and Im thrilled that you will allow me to help you learn the art of yoga. From whatever place you approach Yoga, you will surely find yourself with greater health, a calmer mind and a more peaceful spirit.

When reading through this book, remember that there is no right or wrong way to do yoga. The success is in the practice, not the outcome. Having said that, if you find that a certain yoga practice does not seem to be doing much for you, feel free to choose another one until you find your path to enlightenment and inner peace!

Yoga is a practice that everyone is familiar with in this modern age. Not everyone knows what it is, or why people choose to do it, but it is definitely not a foreign concept to most. What many people do not understand, however, is that there is so much more to yoga than an exercise regime. Of course it is one of the most effective ways to lose weight, lose stress, and gain confidence, but did you know that it is an excellent way to also gain control of your mind? There is so much more to yoga than what meets the eye. It isnt an exercise that people do, it is a lifestyle that people live.

Join me on this journey of discovering yoga. In this book, we are going to explore what yoga is, where it came from, and what its all about. It doesnt matter if you are a beginner, or a seasoned Namaste enthusiast, this book has a lot to offer you. You arent going to merely learn about yoga you are going to learn how to experience yoga. We are going to look at how it affects every part of life, from losing weight and stress to gaining wisdom and confidence. This is a journey that welcomes all, no matter where you are in your life.

If you are already one that enjoys yoga, then you know that there is never a time in your life when you have achieved. There is always going to be room for improvement, and there is always going to be something to learn.

Yoga is not for the impatient one, and it is not for the person that wants to get things immediately. What yoga is, and who it is for are people who want to take control of their lives and know that there is a subtle healing in everything that they do. This is not an exercise regime, this is a lifestyle that will take you a lifetime to master and flourish in.

Best,

Dominique Atkinson

Table of Content

What is Yoga? An Overview

Close your eyes for a second, and clear your mind. Once you have a clear mind, think of the word yoga, and focus on what comes to mind. For many people this is simple. Calm settings, mats, trendy pants and things of the sort. This isnt wrong by any means, these are all things that are associated with yoga, but these are not what yoga is about. There is so much more to the practice than what comes to mind when you think of the word.

This lifestyle originated in the country of India tens of thousands of years ago. It was first observed by the monks that had the understanding that this is a beneficial lifestyle to live, not only for yourself, but also for the rest of the world.

One who practices yoga as it was meant to be practiced is one that knows what it is like to need, and to share with others. They are a person that can recognize when someone else is in need of something, and they seek to help them.

This is not a selfish way to be, but rather a life that feeds off of the positivity of others, and the world surrounding us. When you embrace this practice for what it really is, you will find that you are gaining wisdom, confidence, and kindness as the days go by, without having to do a lot to your own mindset.

This is because that emotional response to this is involuntary. Yoga feeds off of the energy that is in the world. The more positive the energy, the better it is for everyone.

Yoga is not something that is practiced for a few hours a day a few times a week. Sure, that is a way to gain flexibility and maybe lose a few pounds, but there is so much more to it. You are missing out on so much if that is how you partake in yoga, and we strongly encourage you to reconsider how you are doing this, and what you can do to make it better.

Within days of doing yoga the right way actually living it you will find that you are calmer, easier going, and more relaxed. It will be as though someone has just lifted a major burden off of your shoulders, and has thrown it far away, never to be worried about again.

No matter where you are in your life, or what you need to accomplish yet, you can start practicing this life changing art at any time. Dont let anyone tell you that you dont have time, or the money, or that you need to be at a certain fitness level before you are able to partake.

This is a practice for everyone, and the more you get to live it, the better you will feel, and the better off the world will be. Come, embark on this journey, and discover the world you have been looking for.

The Building Blocks

The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. These great words by the revered teacher Lao Tzu still ring true to this day. When you are setting out to do anything, whether it be something small that you will accomplish in one day, or something that is going to last you the rest of your life, you need to begin with the first step.

As with everything else on this planet, yoga is a practice that needs to be built off of the blocks from which it is composed. This means that you need to be ready to start on this journey, and you need to have a few things in order to do that.

Of course equipment is always optional, your own body weight and the comfort of your own home is enough to effectively practice yoga without a lot of problems, but there is a lot of benefits that do come from having the right tools for the trade.