Yoga BLOG

Not in the mood for yoga? Every yoga fan is probably familiar with brief moments or even longer periods of reluctance to exercise. It's like with any sport or most hobbies: we just don't always feel like it. The reasons for this can be very different. Today it's the rain that keeps us from leaving the house; tomorrow it's a stressful day at work that we don't want to add another appointment to. Even the thought of changing our clothes is daunting. Theoretically, we know a few yoga poses would do us good, but we just can't get ourselves motivated. The group pressure Being in a group or class makes it a little easier due to peer pressure: You know that your acquaintances are there, that friends are coming, and that it's always a nice atmosphere when everyone practices together. You also know that things will be easier once you're there, changed, chatted with the others, and then followed the instructor's instructions. Everyone practices at the same pace, which makes things much easier. That's why you pack your things much lighter – and once you're in the car and driving off, the world already seems much friendlier, at least when it comes to yoga. Practicing at home It gets more difficult when we practice alone at home. Admittedly, it takes some discipline to stick with it. But it's important that you also relax and don't view your routine as difficult work. It's obvious that you'll then become unmotivated. Perhaps you've taken on too much? False ambition is like the proverbial backfire: You overexert yourself and feel worse every day. At the same time, you can't truly let go and believe you absolutely have to complete the mammoth program. So you either torture yourself through the many exercises or you torture yourself because you have absolutely no desire and don't do anything at all. Neither of these is, of course, beneficial to your health and balance; the wonderful power that yoga can impart is lost. Remember We strongly advocate for de-escalating such stressful situations—and you're under stress when you find yourself in this dilemma. A proven tool is to remember how good you feel each time you do the exercises. You know that pleasant feeling when you've thoroughly worked your body and are in the relaxation phase. Your mind becomes completely calm, your limbs feel both strengthened and relaxed. You can enjoy the rest of your day much more. Moreover, the effects last longer, and you'll continue to benefit from them in the days to come. Work with tricks Admittedly, this little mental trick doesn't always work. Sometimes the reluctance is simply stronger than any attempt to pull you out of your lethargy. Then there are other methods to outsmart you. First, try the dead man's pose. Lie on your back on the floor; you can also make yourself comfortable on the couch or bed; you don't even need to change. Place a blanket over yourself, let your toes curl slightly outward, place your arms loosely at your sides, and close your eyes. Try not to think about anything at all, let go of every thought: Place it on a cloud and simply let it drift away. You've already tried the first yoga pose , even though it usually concludes any program. Perhaps this will whet your appetite for more exercises? From this position, you can pull your knees toward your chest, wrap your hands around your legs, and gently rock from right to left. This is also a relaxation exercise that requires little effort but is excellent for our stressed "sitting back." If you stop now, you've already practiced two easy yoga poses. If you want to continue, choose only those you enjoy and don't try to complete a massive program. You'll feel good then. Image © venimo / 123rf.com