There is a lot of misunderstanding about prayer. Many people avoid it due to its connection to and association with religion. So let’s begin with my view and understanding based on a yogic perspective and on the 8 elements of excellence.
Prayer is one part of the whole picture of connection to the Self, the Unknown part of your existence. It is within the realm of this Unknown Self that we speak to when we pray. Prayer is not something that we use to ask for, plea with and/or dictate to something outside of ourselves. It is a simple tool that helps to complete a full conscious practice. It’s very act amplifies gratitude, humility, and understanding. (more…)