Living The Life of a Steemit Yogi: Integrating Steemit Into Life in a Way That Improves Life As a Whole.

in steemit •  8 years ago  (edited)

I am all about holistic living. I have been a yogi for almost 15 years and now am a Steemit Yogi! 

What is a Steemit Yogi? Well first off many don’t know what a “Yogi” is so we will start off with that. 

Wikipedia says this:

A yogi (sometimes spelled jogi) is a practitioner of yoga.[1] In Vedic Sanskrit, yoga (from the root yuj) means "to add", "to join", "to unite", or "to attach" in its most common literal sense, where in recent days, specially in the West, yoga often refers to physical exercises only. The term yogi is used broadly to refer to sannyasi or practitioners of meditation in a number of Indian religions.[2] The feminine form is yogini, but is not always used, especially in the West.


Yogi, or jogi, since the 12th century CE, while meaning those dedicated to Yoga practice, has also referred to members of the Nath siddha tradition of Hinduism.[3] Alternatively, in tantra traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, a practitioner of tantra (a tantrika) may also be called a yogi.[4][5] In Hindu mythology, god Shiva and goddess Parvati are depicted as an emblematic yogi–yogini pair.[6]


My own interpretation of being a “Yogi” is simply living a life of conscious awareness and harmony of body, mind, and soul. 



I have found the movements of yoga to be healthy, but working out--even with yoga--is not going to bring enlightenment or extreme health. 

The real power of Yoga is in getting in touch with the body, listening and loving the body. The breath is the essence that fuels inspired movements for a powerful yoga experience. 


Most yoga is often done at a time or pace set by someone else or an idea. For the real power to be experienced in the movements of yoga, one must be present in the moment and feel the ideal time and pace of movements synchronized with the breath. 

I perceive life as yoga. In short, I am a Yogi because every day from morning till night I walk, sit, stand and move consciously, taking deep breaths and moving my body in a way that facilitates the flow of energy and well being. 

To me, this is true yoga and not something I just practice, but a lifestyle that I embody on a moment to moment basis. 


The reason I titled this article as I did is because Steemit becomes more and more of a yoga for me every day. For me, it is a lifestyle. It is something I am incorporating into my every day, moment to moment life. 

When I go out now, I wear my Epic Steemit Gear.  I am designing more Steemit Gear Fashion Items than my other clothing designs. 


I think about how I could make a post about the every day things that I do, or consider how what I do could be a Steemit post. 


I am making items on my web ventures available for Steem$, and I am adding new PeerHub items available for Steem$ every week. 

I talk to everyone I meet now days about Steemit and even find myself talking about it more than my ideals of sustainability or honesty. 


I have more conversations with people on Steemit via blogs or chat than I do people that are NOT on Steemit! 


In Conclusion: Life is Yoga, because I embody this, I am a Yogi. 

Now days, life is also Steemit so now I am a Steemit Yogi. Thankfully I am a Yogi, or all this time in front of a computer would be taking quite a toll on my body!


Which gives me a great idea for another post…”How to stay fit spending HOURS a day on the computer!”

I am developing my relationship with Steemit like I do Yoga: conscious awareness to a harmony with life itself. I have embraced Steemit like I have embraced Yoga, because the benefits are great. 

With a conscious and harmonious perspective, all of life improves. Steemit has not just earned me Steem$, or new friends it has brought value to my life as a whole~*~


I hope you find real value in this post. I deliberately attend to investing time to make posts I feel are honorable examples and improve life as a whole. 

All of these items in this photoshoot are available on PeerHub!



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You are the healthiest and most conscious person I have ever met!

Appreciate that compliment!

You are very inspirational, I'd love to read your thoughts on how we can be more aware of our bodies when using a computer or mobile device. I find the creative experience online I almost become detached from my body. So maintaining posture , etc becomes not so much difficult but secondry to the mental efforts.

Yes I would agree with you. Though with proper attention and commitment there are many ways to not only improve mental focus but also proper posture and physical well being.
Thanks for the comment and I will write up a post on that topic.
Best Regards~*~

old is also yes, but the interesting part of you is your beard

My beard is quite unique indeed, though there are many things about me far more interesting~
Hope you tune in to find out what some of that is in the posts to come here on Steemit!

Just in the duration of reading this article, I took more conscious breaths and sat myself up straight more times than I do throughout my entire day. Now I just need to make a habit of it! Yoga is a lifestyle! ❤️🙏🏻😊

Hahahahaha yes this is why I share. Its all about perspective, awareness, focus. If I am able to facilitate more deep breathing and good posture with a post then I am indeed providing invaluable content!
Thanks for that comment, I hope others get similar results out of this post!

Ever so greatful to witness and learn from a True Master. I think I'll just go yoga

Thank you, it is beautiful that anything done with conscious intention is true yoga.

Cool concept. I love witnessing your mastrey, what a blessing it is.

Thank you~*~

I am so grateful that my path has led me to learn from a true Yogi maestro. You are a wealth of primal wisdom, and I give thanks for the opportunity to witness consciousness embodied!

Yes, you have learned a lot and your own yoga practice has deepened. Thank you for receiving the wisdom!

  ·  8 years ago (edited)

This is a superb post!!! You, @quinneaker, are a yogi of life!!! No matter what it is you are involved in you become a master. A great testament to and validation of living a life of passion. It's easy to be great at the things one loves. You are a great example--thank you for being you!!

Yes, consciousness embodied yields a life of grace and ease! Thank you for being part of it~*~

Excellent! A life of connection, a life of Yoga!

This is the way~*~

Nice post quinn! It's always intresting to see you manage polar activites and incorporate balance into everything you do.

Haha, yes, balance is a key!

dead right: "life is yoga". hope a radical yoga community grows up on steemit.

May it be so!

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Awesome!

Tip top shape! I've gained some weight since Steemit lol. Now i feel fat and sloppy. I'm now at 78 kilograms, at 6 feet height. Any shortcuts from now til Steemfest? ;)

Health is one of my specialties and I could make MANY suggestions.
Ultimately it comes down to how much you really care and also finding ways that are enjoyable and conducive to your lifestyle!

Indeed it is my true pleasure! <3

Yay!

I've learned enormous about yoga and yogi; I liked your poses and your clothing. I feel the silence in your being...

Thanks for that comment!

Great post! You have great control over your body and a lot of core strength.
I need to get out from behind the computer as well!

Yes, using the body AND mind lead to superb health! I share my experience because I am the healthiest person I know, and I want everyone to know the bliss of a life of thrival for themselves!

haha nice i am also turning from kundalini yogi to steem it yogi, everything is yoga :D just being in the moment and breath ;) thanks for writing your post!