Fall Back In Love With Yoga
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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" - Lao Tzu
Is your yoga practice a daily ritual? Or the occasional habit?
It has been months since I fractured my wrist, yet I only just recently stepped onto my mat for practice. I have been avoiding my practice because I am unable to do chaturanga, because I can't play with arm balances, because I feel weak.
During this time of no practice, I experienced a shift in my energy. I felt uninspired, irritated by I-don't-even-know-what, disconnected to my body - just not feeling like myself. I struggled to focus on a single thought or desire; I was feeling a little lost.
For a moment, I saw through the distractions and excuses I had created in my mind, and realized what was missing: my yoga practice.
Why Practice Yoga?
Yoga is the union of mind, body and spirit.
Yoga is a personal practice, yet it seems as though everyone is posting yoga photos on social media these days. When we become so focused on this online world of yoga, we can lose sight of the reasons why we fell in love with yoga in the first place.
Mind
Yoga has a way of quieting the mind, of allowing you to let go of any unnecessary noise and focus on what matters.
Body
The asana practice invites you to listen to your body: to learn what feels good and what doesn't; to understand how the body moves; to gain an awareness of the breath.
Spirit
With regular practice, this feel good feeling begins to apply to your spirit - to your energy. You gain a newfound confidence in yourself; you find yourself feeling more patient; you are inspired to be more kind and there is a certain lightness in your heart.
Just Practice.
The next time you step onto your mat - whether you're excited to practice, or making excuses why not to - practice with intention.
Know that even just a few minutes to yourself - whether it be for an asana practice, pranayama or meditation - can make a huge impact on your day and your mood.
Why do you practice yoga? I would love to hear your thoughts!
xx