Here are the answers:
I don't remember to do it
I think I will do it tomorrow
I'm too tired - I just don't have the energy
I don't have enough room - no space - or space isn't clean enough
I haven't made it a habit - no routine in place
I'm too distracted with other things to do
I'm too distracted in my mind to focus
My dog is in the way
My boyfriend is in the way
My time isn't my own
I get easily sidetracked
I'm lazy
I don't have the time
I'm too anxious
I need someone to tell me what to do
No one encourages me to do it
I'm not in enough discomfort
I'm in too much pain
I have lots of things I want to do - yoga isn't on top of list
I don't know what to do
This list makes me feel tired. No wonder the mat doesn't come out.
Look. All these are excuses. Sounds harsh, I know.
At one time or another I've used all of these excuses. Just chuck 'em!
I have mostly women students and I have watched us all put others ahead of ourselves. Everyone gets our attention except ourselves. This is what we've been taught. Either someone told us or we learned from watching how the society works around us. We all want to be good. But you know, I think deep down we all want to be happy first. How can we help or take care of anyone else if we aren't at ease with ourselves? If we aren't happy? If we aren't healthy? If we aren't whole and thriving?
Take some time and answer this question:
Why would you want to do a personal home practice of yoga?
You won't be motivated if it's a vague "should". The motivation has to come from you. Only personal reasons can sustain your practice.
My motivation is feeling light, joyful, free after doing yoga and meditation. I feel GOOD! And I generally get more done during the day because I put myself first.
The best thing you can do for your relationships, your work, your life, is to put yourself first. First. Me first. Say it - I put myself first.
Find a place in your home. I live in an almost real tiny home. It's just over 600 sq. feet. I live with a man and a dog. I looked around and I have room for a yoga mat in 4 places. In the living room, in the kitchen, in the hallway, and in front of the washer and dryer. They are not ideal but that's what I've got. The hallway is great because I can't see the dishes or other stuff to put away. So what if my man and dog have to jump over me to go past. I let them. I keep my eyes closed and relax into my space. My space is really inside me. It's like coming home. I carry my home with me - always.
No time? We all have 24 hours in a day. Make time for you and it will seem like you actually have more time in the day. Even if you have to get up 15 minutes earlier every day. It's so worth it.
Anxiety, distraction? This will fall away in time and sooner than your think.
Don't know what to do? I can help. Some previous blogs have short routines and I will have more.
And I will encourage you to do it. Right now. Take 3 deep and gentle breaths. And come home to yourself. You are worth it!
Nothing is worth more than being yourself. We are all here to be free. This is our birthright.
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