Yoga Principle 7: Work Hard | Grand Cayman

Yoga Principle # 7: Work Hard

Be disciplined. Always try your best. Establish good habits. Finish what you start. Persevere: Don’t give up!

Avoid: being lazy, unmotivated, giving up easily

Practice: perseverance, developing good habits, having determination and enthusiasm for daily and

long-term goals

Example #1: You find Sun Salutation difficult and decide to practice five Half Sun Salutes each day

upon waking, until you reach your goal of touching your toes.

Example #2: You decide to establish the habit of completing your homework right after school, before

heading out to play. You know that doing so will ensure that your homework gets done on time and

does not get forgotten. Plus, it’s a good habit that will serve you well in the short and long term.

Suggested Reading

• How Leo Learned to Be King, by Marcus Pfister and J. Alison James

• Unstoppable Me!, by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Kristina Tracy, and Stacy Heller Budnick

• Sally Jean, the Bicycle Queen, by Cari Best and Christine Davenier

• The Boy Who Invented TV, by Kathleen Krull and Greg Couch

Healthier, Happier, More Resilient Children(F+W/Adams Media, 2013) by Lisa Flynn, E-RYT,

Practice Peace Surround yourself with love and kindness. Be gentle and peaceful in your thoughts and actions. Be respectful. Show kindness. Do not harm anyone or anything. Practice tolerance.	Be Honest Be truthful in your actions, thoughts, and speech. Tell the truth. Be yourself. Be true to you.	Be Generous Be generous. Share, Don't take what isn't yours.
Practice Moderation Remember to do all things in moderation. Practice self-control.	Be Clean Take care of yourself, body and mind. Take care of your surroundings, community, and earth.	Be Content Be content with yourself. Celebrate your uniqueness, Maintain a positive outook. Have an internal sense of peacefulness. Practice gratefulness.
Work Hard Be disciplined. Always try your best. Establish good habits. Finish what you start. Persevere: Don't give up!	Have Alone Time Be reflective. Spend time with yourself. Know yourself. Take the time for quiet. Be still.