This one's for YOU...
If you’ve
+ Practiced yoga in the past but your busy lifestyle has meant you stopped
+ Want to practice yoga but don’t have time
+ Struggle to motivate yourself to practice, whether you’re new to the mat or more experienced
Creating a yoga habit takes time, consistency and patience but without knowing the tools to achieve it then you’re setting yourself up to fail!
What you’re lacking is the right mindset and strategy!
Once you figure out the right habit-building strategy for you, the rest is easy!
Yoga will no longer feel like something you have to add to your already lengthy ‘to do’ list.
You’ll feel excited rather than obliged to roll out your mat.
You’ll always make time for it even when it feels like you have no time to squeeze in anything else!
Whether you’re new to yoga or returning to the mat after a break, here’s 7️ top ways you can give yourself the best chance at creating a yoga habit that sticks!
⚡ START SMALL
Shorter classes will be easier to integrate into your busy schedule and make it seem like a less daunting commitment
⚡ PLAN AHEAD
Prep your space. Book your classes in advance. You’ll be less likely to cancel if you have already made the commitment
⚡ VISUALISE YOURSELF DOING IT
If you can imagine yourself doing it, then you’ll be more likely to believe you can
⚡ TAG IT TO AN EXISTING HABIT
Yoga doesn’t need to be another thing on your list. Try mindful breathing on your commute or some gentle stretches whilst watching TV
⚡ BE CONSISTENT
Try practicing every day for a week and notice how it feels
⚡ DOCUMENT YOUR EXPERIENCE
Make a note of how you feel after your yoga practice and come back to it anytime you need a reminder as to why you love it so much!
⚡ REWARD YOURSELF
Show gratitude and compassion towards yourself for taking the time and making the commitment to your practice - congratulate yourself in the same way you would a friend.
Trust me, once you’ve found your habit, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without yoga!
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