It's hard to motivate yourself to practice yoga day in and day out. Even though the exercise benefits are plentiful, sometimes you need a little reminder of why you're doing yoga in the first place. Pace yourself and you'll never find yourself wanting to get out of a yoga exercise again. Here's how.
Do Bhakti Yoga
To Westerners, yoga usually means a series of stretching exercises that culminates with some sort of resting period or invitation to meditate. Yoga is actually a name for spiritual practices that come from India, and practicing yoga does not always mean physical exercise. Bhakti yoga is an exercise of the heart, soul and mind; it is unlikely that bhakti practice will resemble the familiar hatha yoga positions that are so popular in Western culture today. The steps below introduce the practice of bhakti yoga, which is a process defined by each individual, so part of the journey is to figure out what your route should be.
Do the Yoga Lotus Pose
The Lotus pose has two variations, the Half Lotus and the Full Lotus. This seated pose is useful for meditating because the body is both peaceful and active. Holding the position also benefits flexibility and posture.
Explain Hatha Yoga
Because there are many new and wildly different styles of yoga, and because many people only have vague notions about yoga based on depictions in popular media, defining hatha yoga to newcomers can be a challenge. Trying to explain the entire history may feel daunting. You don't have to teach everything about the subject at once --- over time, you may have the opportunity to broaden and deepen the discussion and explain finer details. To start, discuss the key elements of the history of hatha yoga, and how it is practiced today.
Practice Integral Yoga at Home
Integral yoga is a very special type of yoga because it integrates the body, mind and spirit. The main purpose of this practice is to teach the students how to live healthy and peaceful lives. There are many classes around the world that inform people about integral yoga, but this article will show you how to practice integral yoga outside of the classroom and in your home.