Thursdays.....

The Chopra Center provides yoga instructors not only the ability to certify in yoga, but also a foundation in the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success were written by Dr. Chopra and are his interpretation and recommendation from walking the eightfold path of Dharma. They are easy to understand and accessible to all.

Today, Thursday, is the Law of Intention and Desire. It provides an opportunity for you to sit down on Thursdays and get clear as to your intentions and desires, not just for the week, but for your lifetime. It keeps you on your path and facilitates Dharma, or simply interpreted, your life's purpose.

Mantra in Sanskrit: Om Ritam Namah
Mantra in English: My intentions and desires are aligned with Cosmic Law

The Law of Intention and Desire is based in modern physics and recognizes that at a quantum level there is nothing other than energy and information. If you accept that you are one with the cosmic body, then you can change your own body and life with attention and intention. This law resonates with your Solar Chakra located just above your naval. The color is Yellow. The Biji sound is RAM. This is where your will center lives. When you review your intentions and desires, place them in your solar chakra.

Incorporate this law on and off your mat daily:

• Whatever you want to grow in your life, place your attention on. Whatever you want to diminish, turn your attention away.
• Make a list of your intentions and desires. Be clear.
• Surrender to outcome. Send your intentions and desires to the universe and let go any expectation of outcome.
• Practice present moment awareness.

All of the mantras can be found in "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga" by Dr. Chopra.