I have finally gotten to practice yoga asanas consistently, getting myself to class lately. That practice is something I struggle with every day. Committing my time to yoga on a daily basis, or at least, every other day comes slowly, first getting to class once a week, then twice a week and currently, getting there every other day. When I make lofty goals of going every day and failing these goals every day, I realize that this does not help my yoga practice. After all, isn't yoga about being good to yourself, and beating myself up over my daily failure of practicing just isn't cutting it. I need a new plan.
I realize that when I applaud myself for every battle won instead of reminding myself everyday of how I didn't make it every day is a much better plan. So what can I do that is a fail safe? My new goal is to practice at a Sun Salutation daily. This is an easy goal to achieve, and in addition, to give myself 5 minutes of silence, or mediation. Daily. Why is this so difficult!?!?! It seems so simple staring back at me on this computer page, but it just isn't. Looking at my habits, I certainly have 5 minutes to look at the TV screen every day. This makes no sense.
I like yoga because it is so inclusive. Anyone can do it. My friends and family tell me how they are not flexible, and how they not suited for yoga, but yoga should be for everyone. Asanas are focusing on yourself, your body and where you are today. I found this three minute warm up by Shiva Rea, a teacher introduced to me by my teachers at Sonic Yoga
Above is a link for suitable for everyone, even beginners. It is a simple Sun Salutation, aka Surya Namaskar. If I don't make it to class, I can do a few of these, and climb up the proverbial mountain of meeting my daily goal of practicing asana. I am now making the choice to turn off the TV and give my self some attention instead.
