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Discipline! How to fake it! - 2007/01/25 23:13
Now that the New Year is well upon us, and resolutions are wobbling like a new yogi in pretzel position, most students are asking, Corinne, how do you keep up the discipline to practice? When I practice at home, the phone rings, I remember the laundry I have to do Thank god we have class!
Here are some tips to keep your practice going even when you dont want to do it. (Sorry, but theres always a way.)
Work it into your day in little ways, with Yoga Snacks. Five minutes here, 2 minutes there. It all adds up.
Start with some of your favourite yoga poses. That can get you there by helping you look forward to it.
If you just feel to awful to actually get started with your practice, remind yourself that, as bad as you feel now, is how great youre going to feel after your done.
Get into your practice by telling yourself youll do just one pose or two and then Ill see how I feel.
When youve actually managed to start your routine but are tempted to go off and do something else, tell yourself youll do just one more pose.
Notice how good it feels after the poses you do manage to do. That will keep you coming back.
If boredom is an issue, OK, then turn on the TV or the radio. Its better than not practicing at all.
Try using music to carry you along. Music has a way of sweeping us forward and keeping us moving.
Sometimes the best way to eliminate temptation is to give in to it. If your laundry is calling you and your just cant keep on your yoga mat, then, for heaven sake, go take care of the laundry and come right back!
When all else fails, just do your yoga. Youll be glad you did.
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