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Is it possible to become a calm, centered master of your own universe even in the madness of this modern world? When you have about a thousand priorities on your list of things to do in the measly 24 hours of each day, yoga might weigh in at number 1,001. As an online yoga teacher, I bring private yoga lessons into people\u2019s home via live, interactive lessons. Even with this convenient delivery method, I have heard every excuse imaginable why yoga just doesn\u2019t fit in. Any of these sound familiar?<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not bendy!”<\/h4>\n
This is probably the most popular excuse to avoid yoga. Just because you aren\u2019t inclined to fold yourself into a pretzel doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t benefit from the practice of modified yoga. With gentle practice and persistence, you will find that your hips, hamstrings and spine will loosen up right along with that uptight attitude you seem prone to lately. If you have difficulty sitting in a cross-legged position on the floor, try sitting on a few firm pillows or folded towels, or sit up straight in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. <\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t have time\u2026\u201d<\/h4>\n
This is one that, I\u2019ll admit, I have used repeatedly throughout my nine-year practice. I\u2019ve gone weeks without doing yoga at all, just because I felt too busy to even sit down and breathe for five seconds. The truth that I\u2019ve found in all of these situations, however, is that, oddly enough, taking that extra few moments to stretch and regroup actually make me feel like I have more time on my hands. It makes sense, too, that when you are hectic and hurried, you are predisposed to forgetfulness and scattered thoughts; you spend more time picking up after yourself than getting anything done. The connection to your center, your breath and your higher purpose accomplished through yoga sets the course for smooth-sailing through all those complex tasks you\u2019ve planned.<\/p>\n
Perhaps it\u2019s just the opposite\u2026perhaps you just feel like watching TV for hours. That\u2019s ok, too! While traditional yoga wouldn\u2019t necessarily mix with Real House Wives, it\u2019s always better to get in some yoga stretches while the show\u2019s on, than not to do it at all. You can even get creative, watching the TV between your knees in Downward Dog!
\n\u201cI don\u2019t really need to work out since I already have a gym membership\u2026\u201d (Or, \u201cI love my Zumba\u2026\u201d or whatever).
\nWhile strengthen your physical body, yoga offers tuning on the mental, emotional and spiritual levels as well. You can literally repair emotional damage due to anger, fear and anxiety, clear issues that haunt you from the past and gain perspective on difficult situations. The way that it works on the body is on a deeper level as well, working on the nervous system, connective tissues and balancing subtle energies in the body and brain. These seemingly abstract bodily systems actually have more impact on your overall health than those bulging muscles of yours. The nervous system maintains all the internal organs and functioning of all the body\u2019s systems. In yoga, you work from the inside, out to overcome the tensions of daily stress, prevent disease and naturally tone and strengthen muscles as well. Relaxation is a key element of yoga not found in most other workout forms. This essential \u201cunplugging\u201d of the nervous system allows the body and mind to \u201creset\u201d itself, yielding a range of mental, emotional and physical benefits.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t afford to go to a studio or hire a private teacher.\u201d <\/h4>\n
Humm\u2026I always wonder how much this person spends each year on prescription or OTC medications\u2026There\u2019s one for headache, one for sleeping, one if you are sad for more than 3 days and another if you can\u2019t stay awake because of the others. Tension or discomfort anywhere in your life, it is evidence of a blockage or toxin build-up. Instead spending money for more toxins to cure the problem, let\u2019s simply take the time to work out the problem naturally, or better yet, prevent it before it starts. Yoga is renowned as one of the most powerful preventative medicines with thousands of years of practice and hundreds of clinical studies to back it up. Think of the hospital bills you\u2019ll save on when you don\u2019t get cancer!<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t know what to do, just do whatever feels good. Make special place on the floor by placing a mat or towel in a spot free of debris. Stretch your spine forward, back and side-to-side. Stretch your shoulders and neck muscles while breathing slowly and deeply. Usually, once you start moving, you will feel other ways to stretch and gently twist your spine, tendons and muscles. Set aside at least ten minutes to simply move, stretch, bend and reach. Then take at least a minute to meditate or just rest. You can also find free meditation and yoga videos on sites like youtube and I\u2019m tired\u2026I don\u2019t have the energy to do yoga right now.<\/p>\n
Yoga practices range from vigorously invigorating to soothing and relaxing. You always have the option to push forward or chill out. While the temptation to channel-surf offers the path of least resistance, the rewards of the attempt are what make life worth living. Of course, listening to your body is the first priority, but even a short yoga session can make you feel exponentially improved, even when you didn\u2019t realize you needed a boost.<\/p>\n
A Chinese proverb states, \u201cA journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.\u201d Yoga is the process and result of finding union with the self and the infinite\u2014a thousand-year journey that each of us must take regardless of petty personal pursuits within the illusions of space and time. There is no greater achievement or higher priority than this ultimate union, and the power to achieve all other goals springs from this utmost pursuit. <\/p>\n
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