Midweek Mental Greening
I used to be into yoga. Like, really into yoga. So much so that a few of my friends teasingly called me “Yogi.” (Though, don’t misunderstand – I was nowhere near being the “accomplished practitioner” the name suggests. I just really liked yoga …
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Hi Alicia,
Great article – thank you.
I have found that when I first start something that I have a lot of motivation and passion for it and that helps to keep my practice going for a while.
It is like the honeymoon period though – after a while others things come into my life or I get bored. My practice starts to tail off.
I find that the thing which takes me over this hump is having a regular routine – for yoga I get up half an hour earlier than usual. This means that I don’t have other “distractions” to take me off my practice.
Having time like this every day or 2 to 3 times a week and sticking to it, has been invaluable. I have been able to keep my yoga and meditation practice going for a long time and it is now a routine – I do it wherever I am, at whatever time.
Many thanks,
Piers
@ Piers – That’s excellent advice! Having a routine is so important, and I think getting up earlier would work for me, too. One, it would mean less distractions (just like you said), and two, it would be the WHOLE reason I got up earlier, so, no flaking out! Haha. Thanks for chiming in
and great site!
Great article! I especially like your first suggestion of researching what you are getting into. There are so many styles of yoga ranging from calm and meditative to hot and active. I cringe to think of someone who hasn’t done their research going to a bikram class expecting to chant and meditate! They could walk away thinking that’s yoga, not what they were looking for.
@ Julia – Thanks
The mistake of not researching yoga beforehand was definitely one that I made several years ago. I thought, “Ooh, I’m going to start doing yoga. It will be cool.” LOL, needless to say, I had a lot to learn!
Hi Alicia,
Glad you liked my site…
I wish you well with your yoga practice and look forward to hearing how well you are coming on with it.
May you be well,
Piers
Beginners of Yoga will find almost immediate benefit and these are often found within the first two weeks or even less – most people are surprised by the quick results they achieve. Yoga is great for all ages, shapes and sizes!