Start With a Simple Yoga Practice, Change Your Health
In honor of World Yoga Day being today, I thought I'd share a little about how practicing yoga has helped me reframe my mindset about my health.
I once considered myself someone who could not meditate, could hardly bear the thought of going to a yoga class, and I generally filled my schedule with endless to-dos to keep from having time alone with my thoughts.
It wasn't until I realized I had to start somewhere, that I began to change this.
I was so caught up in the outcome of perfection that I missed the many opportunities to begin.
So, instead of expecting myself to automatically be able to meditate with zero thoughts for large stretches of time, I turned the goal into something small.
Like taking a deep breath when I realize I'm feeling overwhelmed. Or admiring the beauty of nature around me. These little moments count!
And sure enough, within a few months I could tolerate much more than I had ever set out to. I actually enjoyed going to yoga classes and relaxing into savasana.
This mindset shift set me up for much better outcomes on my health journey, too.
I knew that the smallest of steps still mattered. I knew that I was capable of making change in my life. And, best of all, I had developed a deeper sense of mind body connection and awareness that I did not have before.
Most importantly, how you do yoga is all yours! You are worth the investment, friend.
MAKE ROOM FOR YOGA IN YOUR LIFE—Easy steps to get more yoga into your life:
☀️ Learn how to do sun salutations on YouTube, and practice regularly
👯♀️ Build a health focused community at a local studio
✨ Create space between thoughts and actions in small moments
🌿 Dedicated time to pause and take a breath, notice when you need to!
🧘♀️Yin yoga (dedicated meditation time, fascia work, helps lymph and drainage pathways + emotional release, aim for at least once per week!)
🌱 Slower, more intentional flows or vinyasa can build mental resilience and mobility
💪 Power yoga classes are great for building and maintaining strength consistently without overdoing it! Often, classes are heated, so you get the added benefits of sweating and detoxing while you work out!
