An aim that guides an action is an intention. To do
something intentionally is to act on purpose. To act on purpose means that you
act consciously. To pay attention is to act consciously, to act deliberately—to
aim towards a goal. It is said that those who believe in coincidence aren’t
paying attention. Practicing yoga with a high intention is very important
because what determines the outcome of any action is the underlying intention.
Practicing asana with an elevated intention could make the difference between
achieving mere gymnastic strength and flexibility or enlightenment.
I was just reading an online article about the growing
popularity of yoga in America. It stated that 22 million people are practicing
yoga! The top six reasons why people practice yoga according to the statistics
are: to gain flexibility, to lose weight, to increase muscle tone, to relieve
back pain, to look younger and to reduce stress. In all the millions of
statistics gathered, no spiritual intention seems to have emerged. People weren’t citing as their reason to
practice yoga the goal to become enlightened or to get closer to God or to
better contribute to the happiness and freedom of others.
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