Home Yoga – Way Too Stressful
Tammy,
You’ll remember my shame caused a self-induced banishment from your classes (see previous email [post]). Today I had a nice 15 minute time frame which you once told me would be great for starting a home yoga practice.
I brought out a mat. Then I asked myself, ok, so how much am I going to charge myself for lessons? I need a business plan. Let’s see: I have no training as a yoga teacher, I have never been to an ashram in India, and I barely know any Sanskrit. I thought about these issues for a few minutes. I decided to let it go and the answers would come to me when I am relaxed. Which area of the house is the best for yoga practice? Do I want a room with or without light? Shivasana is great with no light but how would I do the sun salutations? Ok, half moon pose will be my go to pose. I thought about a mirror but then I wouldn’t be feeling the pose and I wouldn’t be in the moment. My bell started to ring signaling that my session was over. Gotta head to Starbucks for a soothing latte. Home yoga is way more stressful than your studio classes.
Gary Kahn
Very funny, Gary !!! My suggestion, throw down a mat in front of the TV, get on your back, mute a commercial, pull one knee into your chest, then the other…before you know it, you will be practicing yoga AT HOME!! You will find yourself in Uttanasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana, and Eka Pada Rajakapotasana in no time.
Glad to hear you are sticking with it!
Shalom and Namaste’,
Ma Nithya Priyadeepika
(Eternal Loving Light)