I would like to admit something: Few weeks I was dragging myself to the yoga mat. It was a hard time for my yoga practice (and for my life as well) because my focus and passion were gone somewhere else due to some difficulties. Needless to say that also saw its major impact on my health. My stress levels are continuously rose and various parts of body started aching. It was just a result of prioritizing some other things over my yoga practice for a long time (probably for a month).
However, here's the good part of story: I've been able to successfully kick start my yoga practice again, thus improving my health and overall life. Here's how:
- I bought a big pass to one of my favorite yoga classes with an expiration date. A financial investment often encourages me to get to the studio. When I spend more money and choose an expensive yoga class, there's a pretty good chance that I'll try my level best to get the most out of that class.
- I decided a practice schedule (again) and started following it strictly. I'm not saying that I didn't have a practice schedule before today. Of course, I had. However, there was need of major adjustments due to my changed lifestyle. So I restructured my schedule and started following it strictly. This is the most important part that helped me in starting my practice again.
- I took help of a friend. I posted about my new commitment on my Facebook wall, and soon I had a friend who was ready to ask me everyday about how my classes are going. Telling him that I didn't go will really embarrass me, especially if I don't have any solid reason. So it really helps in pushing me forward.
- I remembered the positive outcomes of yoga. Nothing motivates more than the positive outcomes of anything. I made a list of all the good things that have happened to me due to yoga since the beginning of my yoga practice. It really encouraged and prepared me for practicing again.
- I decided to stick to it. Another most important point - staying precise in your commitment. Admitting defeat and leaving just because your life is too busy is quite easier. But the real thing is that life will always remain busy. Being realistic, I know that even if I've made a good comeback after a long departure still it'll be nearly impossible for me to move to my yoga mat for everyday of my life. But I also know one more thing that matters most - I'll never give up and will continue to practice.
There's something that more than physical fitness and postures in yoga - being mindful. And as long as I can make mindful decisions to start my practice again and listen to my body carefully, I'm quite happy.
This article was written by John Drewry for increasing awareness in people about the importance of Yoga.
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