When we practice yoga on a regular basis, it’s easy to get caught in the trap of concentrating too much on how perfect we can make our poses. Precision is certainly important in our routines. This helps us avoid injury and get the most physical benefit, but focusing too much on perfection can rob you of the meditative and relaxing properties that yoga offers.
If you find the classes you attend constantly utilize new poses and keep you extremely mentally challenged, you may want to consider some “mindless” practice at home. Decide on about 5 poses that you are very comfortable doing, and just do those few positions in a row–without a lot of thought. Repeat the process several times, and just enjoy the flow from one pose to another. Don’t worry about perfection. Just focus on your breath and opening your mind and body to the physical practice. You may find you have a new appreciation for how great yoga can make you feel.
