Hello lovely humans,
I was talking to someone the other day about yoga and daily practice, and how easy it is to fall out of routine. They made the point that because they were being so strict with themselves that it took all the joy out of it. I find that too much structure can definitely have that affect. Yoga is meant to be a practice that makes you feel good, that connects you with yourself and the universe… it’s not supposed to feel like an obligation.
As you may or may not know, I have been doing Yoga for many years and it’s always been a sporadic practice. I want to find a way to make it more regular but with zero pressure. I want to get back to the heart of my practice. So what I’ve started doing is intuitive movement. I get on my mat and just listen to my body. I often start with a good Forward Fold and then I let my body decide if I’m stepping back into Downward Dog or if I’m taking another route. Sometimes I start in Child’s Pose and take it from there. What I’ve found from doing it this way is that I’m excited to get on my mat again the next day.
Ultimately as long as we move our bodies and stay active, that’s all that matters. Only by moving our bodies do we get rid of all that stagnant energy. So give intuitive movement a try, do what feels good and remember to breathe! 🙂
Until next time,
Namaste.
Paint and My Mat 