When it comes to being told something; some of us are habitually more defensive than others. You’ll know if you are that way inclined, if you’ve ever witnessed an internal response that oozes resistance and retaliation, and sounds something like - “I KNOW!”, when in actual fact all that you know is a response; more than likely formed by a pattern of “self confirmation and preservation”.
Beginning Yoga can seem a daunting prospect - just by the very nature of moving into a new and unfamiliar environment. All sorts of things can arise and become a challenge that can potentially sabotage your experience, before you’ve even rolled out your mat.
Your breath happens so naturally that you often give it very little of your conscious thought or attention. Breath is life, it nourishes and supports your nervous system, it shows up in how you express your impatience, your relief, your exertion of energy and your ability to self regulate.
If you are new to yoga and yoga props, let me introduce you to three magic pieces of equipment that are a part of my personal practice and yoga teaching toolkit.
The Two-Minute Rule states “When you start a new habit, it should take less than two minutes to do.” If a home yoga practice appeals to you, then what are you waiting for and what do you possibly have to lose? (If your answer is two minutes, then you might just be missing another opportunity to set you on your way to a sustainable and enjoyable practice). Rolling out your yoga mat and sitting to contemplate where you wish to take your home practice, is the beginning of a habit AND an important starting point.
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