As an avid practitioner of Yoga with an extended personal history in
this discipline, David Kushner knows exactly how hard it is to get
results. The early process can be more grueling than learning skill
sports, especially if you don’t have the athletic background or the
ideal body type for this unique practice. However, there are certain
aspects that can be potentially helpful.
Write a Yoga Journal
Yoga
is often about small, useful tidbits that can help you get from point A
to point B. You will react differently to certain poses and, until
muscle memory kicks in, you may struggle with the process. Keep a
detailed journal and describe your experiences to the smallest of
detail.
Practice Breeds Excellence
No matter how
naturally talented you are at Yoga, you will never get to a high level
without proper practice. This can mean that you need to practice three
to four times a week, but it may also mean that you have to create the
necessary space in your home to be able to practice. Going over certain
elements of the routine in your home can be of tremendous help,
especially while you are still early into the process.
You Can’t Improve on an Unstable Mat
Yoga
requires a certain amount of flexibility and power as well as firm
footing. All serious Yoga practitioners such as David Kushner need a
proper mat. With a low quality mat that goes all over the place while
you are trying to stick an Eka Hasta Vrksasana (one handed tree), you
will never become the expert Yogi you aspire to be.
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