Laghu vajrasana, June 2021
Lately I thought that I want to being able to rely on myself.
That is when I plan to practice in the morning I also want to practice, because I’m a person I can rely on. Thinking about me that way is a huge motivation to step on the mat every morning. I’m indeed a reliable person. This is my self-image, I think that others see me the same way. I keep appointments, I’m also on time. Appointments with myself are equally important.
I want to practice and therefore I also practice.
A daily practice is a key for progress. Injuries can be avoided. Doing the right actions might be evenly important, yet without a daily practice nothing can happen at all.
Not always I get up very early. Yesterday night we watched soccer. I got to bed around midnight and didn’t wake up in the early morning. Yet I practiced before breakfast.
Another trick is that I lowered my expectations. I avoid the pitfall wanting too much. I have a habit tracker. It’s set for 90 minutes not longer. Today I practiced much longer, yesterday, too, but I don’t track it. I don’t want to put unnecessary pressure on myself. 90 minutes yoga practice are a good orientation, a nice doable plan.
If 90 minutes are too long, it’s possible to limit the time to 30 minutes.
It’s summer, it’s hot, I don’t want to miss a single practice. To start is the most important step. I’m a reliable person and so I practice.
Perhaps this positive view on yourself might help those who struggle with a daily practice, too.
Focus is back bending these days. The more I practice back bending the easier it gets. Technical posts will come.
Not every day I make progress, yet when I look at the picture I realize that my body has integrated some movements.