The Six Perfections

The Buddhist teachings give us six qualities, or Six Perfections, in which we should live by.  They are as follows: 

• Giving/generosity
• Ethical living
• Patience
• Joyful effort
• Meditative concentration
• Wisdom

This week, my classes are focused on all  6 Perfections as they relate to our asana practice.  Being patient with your breath, being kind with your body, and calming your mind in preparation for meditation are some of the many benefits of a steady asana practice.  

The Six Perfections, however, are meant to be used for outside of the yoga mat.  As I have applied the Teachings to my personal life, I have been overwhelmed by the amount of goodness that has come into my life by using them to make my life more fulfilled. 

And how exactly do make the 6 Perfections work for you?  By taking a look at each one of the Perfections and making them happen for the people around you every single day.  For example, be generous by giving away your time or money,  live ethically by never doing wrong to others, be patient for everyone around you for  their actions are teaching you something, be happy, MEDITATE, and be wise about your choices you make. Know that every single thing you do has a karmic response, so when you do good, all the goodness will come back to you.   It works. 

With love,

Patricia