Refreshing your Practice

My teachers often remind me to properly prepare for each Asana. To not rush into them but to move mindfully into the next practice. This morning I reflected on this as I practiced. I also considered how this approach can sometimes help us revitalise our practice when we are losing the interest and intensity we hope to have in our practice.

• Taking time to note the breathe whilst before entering into a stretch or starting a dynamic pose.
•  Breathing into the stretch as we are at full extension
• Focusing our attention on the breath, as natural, as timed with the movement, as movement or,
• Using a breathing technique such as Ujjayi 

It is unrealistic to think that we can maintain the bliss and intensity of a class or a special retreat 100% of the time, however there are useful and necessary ways of revitalising ourselves and our practice so that we maintain growth and development in our journey. I am feeling my way through a few ways of doing this at the moment. Tell me about some of your ideas by leaving a comment message.