Wednesday, April 9, 2008 

Brahmacharya

Brahmacharya is the fourth of the yamas and the word, literally translated means dedicated to the Divinity of Life. The word is often used in yogic practice to refer to celibacy or denying pleasure, but this is only a small part of what Brahmacharya represents. The purpose of practicing Brahmacharya is to keep you focused on your purpose in life, the things that instill a feeling of peace and contentment

Historically, Brahamacharya as celibacy was likely a product of teaching yoga to young men, whose desires can be difficult to harness. Unless you are living the ascetic life of a sadhu, chances are you will indulge in sexual pleasure, food pleasure or any number of possible treats. To bring brahmacharya into your life and yoga practice is to practice moderation in all things, including those things that are pleasurable distractions.

When we become hooked on pleasure, it becomes an addiction and the absence of pleasure feels like loss or dissatisfaction; we become unable to enjoy the simple happiness of life, to observe the quiet broad beauty of our minds - slowing down becomes difficult because the focus becomes the object of addiction. Practicing moderation allows us to enjoy pleasure and remain focused on our greater purpose. . How does this relate to asana practice? Sometimes yoga students push themselves in yoga practice, creating a sense of urgency, correctness (am I doing this pose well?) and anxiety. This can leave a student feeling exhausted at the end of their practice rather than feeling relaxed or refreshed and ready for purposeful action off the mat.

It is important to apply moderation to moderation also, so it is not a burden. It is a beautiful practice. It is about moderating the extremes, not wanting too much and being happy with what you have. The practice of Wanting Wanting Wanting will always leave you feeling unsatisfied.

Brahmacharya can bring out many issues and energies as you begin to observe moderation - our addictions and ego rebel strenuously when they are not in control. When they arise, notice what the issues are, go deeper into your practice and discover your true motivations.

Ask yourself what is your purpose in your yoga practice? What are your goals in yoga and do you allow space in your practice to reach those goals?

In yoga,

Jenn

Kundalini Yoga Dvds

 

Wild Bachelorette Parties

Bachelorette parties are intended to be full of fun and frolic for the bride-to-be and her friends. A wild bachelorette party to revel with her closest friends without any inhibition or guilt is the desire of most brides-to-be.

The conventional bachelorette party involves close friends, relatives, and bridal party members meeting at home, a friend's place, a restaurant, a far away beachfront location, or a resort to have fun. Guests at a bachelorette party generally include intimate pals, co-workers, and acquaintances who have not been invited to the wedding.

Anything related to fun goes well within the definition of a bachelorette party. In wild bachelorette parties, males are objectified and generally ridiculed to gleeful laughter. Male strippers and masseuses, female professional sex seminar speakers, lively concerts in bars, and dancing with strangers to funky music are all part of wild bachelorette parties. Hot items include special t-shirts or hats, erotic novelties, and male blow-up dolls. Buttered Peas, Apple Football, Balloon Sit, Hot Potato, Dirty Pictionary, Honeymoon Mistakes, Truth or Dare, and Pin the Tail on the Male are some of the hilarious games.

Thematic dressing always impresses guests. Scanty costumes and wild painting on party wear are other interesting ideas. Wild bachelorette party gifts include theme outfits, stunning lingerie, super-hot 'come-hither' shoes as well as outrageous wedding night decorations; these gifts also serve to create the ambience of a pre-honeymoon shopping spree. The general idea is to make the bride-to-be shy and blush in front of everyone. A wild bachelorette party often involves consumption of a lot of alcohol; it is, therefore, always advisable to arrange for transportation for the guests.

Spa bachelorette parties are special in that they offer mud baths, massages, manicures, pedicures, exfoliations, yoga lessons, and a health-conscious diet.

A wild bachelorette party is thus an occasion for the bride and her friends to really 'let their hair down.' An outrageously creative party is a truly inspirational way to "jump start" a passion-filled marriage.

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