Yoga Obstacles:
Yoga Obstacles
Those of us embarking on the journey of yoga will face a series of obstacles, difficulties and detours. We will need to remove all of the following difficulties in order to be able to fully benefit from the positive aspects of yoga. Here are the nine major obstacles:
1. Vyadhi - This obstacle refers to physical or mental illness. Practicing yoga is even more difficult when you are not in great health. A balanced, healthy lifestyle ensures victory over this obstacle, by preventing any form of sickness.
2. Styana - The second major difficulty in yoga refers to an advanced state of apathy, which interferes with your willingness to commit to your responsibilities. We neglect and avoid practice by procrastinating, and this leads to coming up with excuses for not doing our work.
3. Sanshaya - One other major interference in yoga is the issue of doubting the benefits of practicing it. This problem also arises when your faith in your capabilities is low. This leads to deviation from the original goals, making you more susceptible to outside interference.
4. Pramada - When lack of persistence and will is noticed, the 4th yoga obstacle arrives. Yoga requires a unique approach, as it is a combination of arts and science. If you practice yoga without the proper emotional and mental state of being, you may turn its positive aspects into negatives.
5. Alasya - A lazy and inert state of mind and body will prevent you from receiving yoga's full rewards. Most people have a hard time dealing with their own willpower, creating the perfect conditions for this obstacle to arise. The road to success is hard, and strong will power can support your ascent. A passive approach, on the other hand, will almost certainly lead to a slow and ineffective advance, which is more like a decline.
6. Avirati - Physical objects hold a magnetic attraction for the majority of people. Yoga needs you to let go of these ropes that tie you to the material world and progress in the realm of the spirit. Removing the weight of physical things is vital while practicing yoga.
7. Bhrantidarshan - Misunderstanding the path you are taking while practicing yoga can lead to disappointment. Avoid this by keeping your hopes in good touch with reality.
8. Alabdha-bhumikatva - We are often victims of our own discouragement. When a failure occurs, we fall into a state of self-depreciation and low optimism levels. Failing to reach a step on your road to reaching your ideal can lead to aggravated forms of this obstacle.
9. Anawasthitatwa - Poor yoga practice may also lead to the incapability to reach and hold a higher level of consciousness. This can be frustrating and yields great disappointment.
Overcoming these obstacles is possible by helping your mind focus on single elements at one time. Do not allow any of these obstacles to increase, as the others will soon follow. The passing of time and a strong will and commitment is usually very effective in dealing with the 9 yoga obstacles.
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