Just like recent weather, there are times in our lives when things become sporadic, inconsistent, and we may find ourselves navigating new changes in our schedules, and social circles. During times like these when we feel as if nothing is stable, we can find ourselves gravitating towards the immense comfort that can be found from the things that are constant in our life, like our yoga practice. As we work towards maintaining consistency in our practice (whatever that looks like for you) , we also build a sort of bouey for ourselves that can keep us afloat.
While we focus on our yoga practice in general, it's also important to state that consistency can be found and benefited from in any healthy practice! You can even find comfort in things previously seen as benign or mundane, like doing laundry, or taking out the trash. It's all in the way we perceive the things we interact with regularly.
Coming back to our practice, consistency can also increase the speed at which you feel the benefits of a yoga practice! Not that everything is about speed, but the repetitive nature of a consistent practice is what gives it most of its umph. The repetition of vinyasas in some practices, the general structure of a class, and the pacing and flow all contribute to exposing your mind and body to something new, and making it familiar. From that familiarity, comfort grows when watered with consistency.
So what are some ways that we can bolster our consistency through repetition?
1. We recommend practicing 2-3 times a week to optimal benefits!
2. Create space and time for yourself outside of activities!
3. Get intentional with your time!
During this time of year when everything is changing, we are going through different transitions, and we may find ourselves leaning on the comfort of familiar routines and practices we have built up in our lives. In these, we are offered an opportunity to dive deeper into our practices, and with a little guided intention, we can navigate things a lot smoother.
We have some great things going on in the studio this month including a Reiki 1-2 Certification on the 23rd with Liana Soria! Check out all our offerings on our website and social media. We look forward to seeing you in class this week!