Simplicity in Yoga
I spend a lot of time reading, watching videos, and thinking about simplicity and minimalism. I just had the thought about how important these things can be in a yoga practice. As you might know, from my previous posts, I suffered an injury. This was mainly because I was trying to do too much; I was trying to keep up with everyone else that I admired in my classes. I ended up pushing myself to a point where my body started breaking down because I wasn’t listening to myself and accepting my own limitations.
You don’t have to do all the things. Honestly, you could just do 30 minutes of sun salutations every day, and if done correctly (correct breath and alignment) you can still achieve benefits from your practice. And, if you want to do more, if you want to do all the advanced poses and stand on your ears, go ahead. But, make sure you are taking the time to work on how to achieve those things. Do not force your body to do things that it can not do because you want instant gratification.
Do what is right for your body. Focus on your breath. Close your eyes and feel how your body is moving, if there is any discomfort, think about how you can tweak your alignment and create comfort for yourself. It is about becoming in tune with not only your mind, but your physical body as well - to feel a connection with yourself.
