Yogi Essays

  • Individual Consciousness Mahesh Yogi

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    which country people always complain about the inefficiency and ineffectiveness of the government. In some countries, the problems remain unsolved as the government cannot find a solution to stop ongoing war, crime and corruption. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1993) who is the founder of the Transcendental Meditation Program, explains that in order to be successful, the government should appoint the expert administrator who has been proving success in administration since the beginning of the solar system

  • The Pros And Use Of A Yoga Props

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    The initial or first yogis did not practice with foamy squares, colorful elastic bands or rubber-organic-go green-mats. A lot of the yoga lovers and doers, as the practice developed, identified the use of props to help deepen their journey. But what exactly is a Yoga prop? What are their uses? Are they functional? Will they make the teacher or student’s life easier? A yoga prop is simply an object or thing that is used to AID the practice of a yoga pose. The use of props helps the student reach the

  • Aphorisms

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    aphorism, I chose, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it," by Yogi Berra. This is a really good aphorism. He's saying that if you come to a situation in life where you have different opportunities, make sure you take advantage of them, because who knows, it might be a once in a life time opportunity. Later on in life, you may be sorry for the choices you've made. "You can observe a lot by watching," another quote by Yogi Berra, is my fourth aphorism.

  • VA Healthcare Reform Case Study

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    The torrent of reported operational missteps, medical malpractice and organizational disregard for the veterans’ dignity has made addressing the failure of the vast bureaucracy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to deliver accessible and high quality health care services a “first 100 days” priority for President-elect Donald J. Trump. The myriad of reform suggestions range from “draining the swamp” via a complete overhaul of the VA’s administration and management processes to the more

  • 'The Four Paths Or Yogis' Of Hinduism

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    The Four Paths or ‘Yogis’ of Hinduism. The four paths of yoga are the Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, karma Yoga and the Raja Yoga. The four paths are what join to make the whole aspect of yoga as they work together like the fingers of a hand. Most often than not, the four paths of yoga are intertwined by the individuals practicing it depending on their view of life. Though they are all yogis they are different and distinctly practiced in Hinduism (Whaling 2010). To understand yoga, it is essential that

  • Joe Dimaggio

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    Joe DiMaggio Joe DiMaggio was one of the best baseball players of all time. He set many records, including the longest wining streak in Major League Baseball history, it lasted 56 games. He came to America as the son of poor Italian immigrants, but grew up to be an American Icon. Joseph Paul DiMaggio was born on November 25, 1914. His parents were Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio and Rosalie DiMaggio. He had three brothers and three sisters. His brothers were Michael DiMaggio, Tom DiMaggio, and Vince

  • Transcendental Meditation: Alternative Therapy for Alcohol Abuse

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    Transcendental Meditation: Alternative Therapy for Alcohol Abuse Proponents of the Transcendental Meditation program initiated by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi have expressed their ideas in various web sites on the World Wide Web, through pages such as The Transcendental Meditation Program at http://www.tm.org and the Scientific Research on Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi program of the Maharishi University of Management at http://www.miu.edu/TM_Research. In these sites positive messages are

  • Deepak Chopra

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    Deepak Chopra Our Real Self Just by being ourselves we are borne toward a destiny far beyond anything we could imagine. It is enough to know that the being I nourish inside me is the same as the Being that suffuses every atom of the cosmos. When the two see each other as equals they will be equal, because then the same force that controls the galaxies will be upholding my individual existence ~Deepak Chopra Deepak Chopra was born in Poona India in 1947. He was the eldest

  • The Importance Of Self-Inquiry

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    Happiness therefore is eternally within but it has been obscured by our concentration on that which is outside of us. He echoes the saying that “If we do not go within we will go without” (anonymous). In order to realize happiness the self must be realized and self-inquiry directly leads to realization of the Self. Self-inquiry “is a searching in a deeply introverted mind wherefrom the Self springs. The ego or the mind does not exist; this is the truth and brings about the realization of the Self”

  • I Love You, Son

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    cuddled by their parents. Yogi, the ten years old boy, who had a disorder caused by polio when he was a baby lived with her mother in Jakarta. He couldn’t walk properly as other kids. He didn’t have any friends. He never played with other kids. What he did just work to get money. His father had passed away when he was 4 years old. His mother was a housekeeper. She didn’t care enough about Yogi. She also didn’t know if Yogi was working. In her mind, Yogi has been just a burden. “Yogi, wake up. What time

  • yoga

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    outcome between how society pictures yoga and what dedicated Yogis think of yoga may result in a successful result. Background This qualitative case study is an approach to research how yoga can affect the human mind in a positive way and lead to a healthy lifestyle using 2 sources one being a book called The Science Of Yoga: The Risks and the Rewards by William J. Broad 2012. And the other being a private interview with a 22 year old male Yogi. This ensures that the issue is not getting explored through

  • Jnanana Yog An Overview Of Jnana Yoga

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    self-realization. It is a pursuit in which the yogi, by means of his knowledge, attempts to separate the temporary soul the eternal soul and therefore come to the realization of the unity between his atman and Brahma. It is an chance to experience the divine through meditation on scriptural teachings, to realize truth from untruth, and finally unite him with the absolute. Karma yoga, as denoted by its name focuses on the concept of karma a karma yogi strives to attain moksha which is considered to

  • The Hindu Religion: The Four Types Of Yoga

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    Yogis tend to control everything from their breathing, posture and bodily cravings to reach the divine, with this path in yoga comes eight steps to reach the divine: self control, self discipline, physical exercises, breathing techniques, ignoring the outside

  • Wilbert the Wolf

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    innocent pigs houses. But as time went on his so called “thug life” started to increase and his street cred went up dramatically. On Wilbert’s 18th birthday he was issued the ultimate challenge, to try and steal a muffin from a pic-a-nic basket (said like Yogi Bear). Yeah that’s right Wilbert had to steal a muffin, I bet you were expecting there to be some epic challenge for him to steal a tooth from a sleeping dragon while he’s covered in liquid nitrogen and surrounded by littl...

  • Bhagavad Gita is the Ultimate Science of Yoga

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    The Meaning of Yoga It is common to associate the word Yoga with a system of physical postures and meditation. But Yoga in its original form has a deep spiritual significance which is lost in today’s body-centered world. The Sanskrit word Yoga comes from the verb root Yuj, which means to link or to connect. When we talk about linking or connection, an obvious question arises: to connect what with what? The very word “connection” implies that there must be two different entities separated

  • Chakras and Their Relation to Yoga

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    practicing yoga for the past 3 years and I’ve watched several videos of yogi explaining everything there is to know about chakras. What are chakras? Chakras (also spelled Cakras) are conceived of as focal points or spinning wheels of life energy where psychic forces and bodily functions merge with and interact with each other located at various points in the human body. They function as portals between the mind and the body. Some yogi say that the origin of chakras was in Hinduism but according to David

  • Mike Sager's Death In Venice

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    Venice. As a Chicana, I was surprised by the actions in the article, I grew up in an environment where my daily life was not surrounded by gangs and drive-bys. The opening scene in the article introduces three characters, Lil’ Gato, Tequila, and Yogi, who are in Yogi’s room doing some “love, free drugs” more specifically, cocaine. This open scene helps contribute to the story by introducing the conversation between the three individuals about the problems

  • Does Karma Act Like A Law Of All Religion

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    There is no religion which has exclusive rights to the law of karma, but all religions address karma, in principle, even though the word, "karma," may not be mentioned. Giving to those in need, without seeking a reward, creates good karma. Karma Yogis exist in all cultures, religions, and races. In the

  • Hatha Yoga

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    company. These six causes allow the yogi, a practitioner of (any) yoga, to be more successful when performing Hatha Yoga to achieve a meditative state and become a part of Brahman, the ultimate goal of all Hindus. Aloofness from company could mean to stay in solitary or ignore all the unnecessary distractions of life and just focus on attaining Brahman. Works Cited Hatha Yoga. n.d. 25 01 2014. . Marchand, Peter. Hatha Yoga. n.d. 25 01 2014. . Svatmarama, Yogi. Hatha Yoga Pradipika. n.d.

  • The 5 Pillars Of Power Yoga

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    to me, Power Yoga is a flow yoga where yogis move quickly between poses. With this type of yoga, students fluidly move from one pose to the next while connecting their breathing to their movements and focusing on building both physical and mental body strength. With Power Yoga, comes the 5 Pillars of Yoga; ujjayi (breath), drishti (gaze), foundation (legs, arms, core), tapas (heat), and vinyasa (flow). All of these pillars are necessary to become a strong yogi and individual. In yoga, ujjayi is