12 Yoga Habits That Make the Practice Your Own
- This article from yoga Journal explores the quirky, personal rituals people develop around their yoga practice.
- Here's a breakdown of some of the habits shared by the Yoga Journal team:
- * Avoiding Commitments: Delaying class sign-up until the last minute,despite rarely cancelling.
12 Yoga Habits That We Just Can’t quit – Summary
This article from yoga Journal explores the quirky, personal rituals people develop around their yoga practice. The author argues that these habits, while not essential to the practice itself, reveal our human need for routine and comfort, and can even be a source of amusement and self-awareness.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the habits shared by the Yoga Journal team:
* Avoiding Commitments: Delaying class sign-up until the last minute,despite rarely cancelling.
* Outfit Planning: Laying out yoga clothes in advance, or enjoying the excitement of new gear.
* Loyal to leggings: Repeatedly wearing a favorite, comfortable outfit (specifically Target flared leggings).
* Precise Timing: Leaving for class at a specific time (7:07 for a 7:30 class) for a feeling of rightness.
* “Start Before You’re Ready”: A mantra to overcome anxiety and push oneself into practice.
* Territorial Spaces: having a preferred parking spot and cubby at the studio, and feeling unsettled when they’re taken.
The article emphasizes that these rituals aren’t necessary for a good yoga practice, but they add a layer of personality and demonstrate how deeply ingrained yoga can become in our daily lives. The goal is to recognize and appreciate these quirks, and perhaps even smile at our own.