The Idea of the Week
So, how do we find a yoga practice that works for us? Here are 3 steps to help you find your yoga style (as provided by this article).
Step 1: Reflect on your intentions.
What are your intentions? What do you hope to gain from yoga?
Are you looking for a sweaty workout? A workout to relax, unwind, and destress? A spiritual experience?
Step 2: Consider your preferences and needs.
What are your preferences and needs for a yoga routine? What are your physical, financial, and time limitations? How can you meet your needs and preferences with those limitations?
Step 3: “Shop” around and try on different yoga styles.
Try different yoga styles, learn from different yoga teachers, and, if possible, try practicing in different settings (e.g. outside vs inside, with other people vs alone).
As you explore, be mindful of how you feel, physically and emotionally, during and after your sessions. Notice what inspires and motivates you to continue; notice what loses your interest.
To start your journey of exploring different yoga styles, this article shares 9 different forms of yoga and what to expect from each style.
Practice of the Week
Let’s start with a 20-minute beginner video showing how to do the cat-cow pose, the downward dog pose, and the vinyasa properly and what you shouldn’t do when practicing these poses.
Next, we want to highlight 5 yogi content creators you can follow on Instagram or subscribe to on YouTube:
- Dianne Bondy is a yoga teacher, who shares yoga practices, tips, and inspiration for bigger bodies and everybody.
- @accessibleyoga is an international non-profit association dedicated to sharing accessible yoga practices “with all people regardless of ability, race, age, background, size, gender, or sexual orientation.”
- Adapt to Perform is a channel that “adapts workouts, nutrition, advice, and motivation for any and all situations.”
- @allihopayoga is an accessible and adaptive yoga teacher on Instagram.
- @sistersofyoga is a collective sisterhood community that shares content, tips, and motivation about yoga, mindfulness, and wellness.
News of the Week
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The Thought of the Week
Wishing you a peaceful week!
