Most of us know what the word yoga refers to, but what about the word technology? A popular online dictionary defines it as the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area. This is one of the best definitions as it doesn’t simply refer to the world of sciences and allows the inclusion of arts, crafts, wellness, mental health, etc.
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It’s easy to understand the word when you reference it with sciences and the material products that it produces. As our needs continue to be identified, companies are developing products to assist in fulfilling those needs. But instead, the word is more about the practical application of “whatever” knowledge you have.
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We’ve become such consumers that we only see progression in the world of sciences leading to new consumer products. And, our hierarchy of success seems to be based on the level of consumer products that we own as opposed to the wellness of its People.
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Technology occurs in every aspect of your life. Mother Nature is the ultimate architect to all technologies. Humans have yet to understand a glimpse of what Mother Nature is capable of accomplishing. We seek perfection, while Mother Nature is perfection.
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Artists, as an example, will use their knowledge of techniques, materials, principles to develop a work of art. That process is technology. Similar to scientific research creating a product for consumers to use. Art provides the viewers with a sensory experience when engaging with the artwork. It’s a product formed from technology, but with a different purpose.
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Social Activists will use their specific knowledge, abilities and techniques to enact changes in government regulations, policies and practices. Again, this is another form of technology. Instead of creating a physical product, they create a change that will be felt by all of its citizens. Again, this is technology.
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Knowing that, let’s look at ourselves. Exercising, Pilates and yoga can also be deemed as technology based on the definition that was presented since it provides the practical application of knowledge to your body. Yoga provides the body with abilities and skills that you wouldn’t be able to without the consistent practice.
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Completing specific poses and breathing techniques allows the body and mind to gain strength, flexible and massage internal organs. There are specific poses that assist with specific conditions and discomforts. And, as you gain more insight in various poses and breathing techniques thus will it further assist you. By using yoga techniques and practices, you develop a product that isn’t material, but it is physical and noticeable on those who practice it.
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We can say the same with strength training, kinetics, cardio and other forms of exercising. Gaining strength, flexibility, speed, dexterity, etc. can’t occur without the application of specific knowledge in specific areas of their life. Lifting 100 pounds and sending a text message might be different, but at the core they’re similar as both require technology to perform it. Both require maintenance to maintain and you can only obtain them after completed certain pillars.
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Like technology, there’s always an evolution where we discover new information that bring us insight in those domains. But, don’t narrow yourself to only material wealth. Spending effort and energy on other forms of technology will gain mastery of your mind, body and life.
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We must continue to evolve at the same pace as the newest consumer product that we’re looking for. It’s important to incorporate various technologies into our personal lives to fulfill those missing needs and provide that much needed balance that your body is craving.
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Don’t rely on the government to provide you with any insight in those technology as it doesn’t quench the material thirst of those capitalist. It’s important that citizens become the subject-matter expert of their body, mind and soul and develop natural ways to gain insight and progress forward in those areas.
