Today, yoga is practiced mostly in groups. In a yoga studio, outside in the park, or at the gym. Originally, yoga is taught individually, suited to who you are. Tailored to your abilities, cultural or religious background and age. Ayurveda plays a big role in this. Your constitution, with your mental and physical condition and possible imbalance give direction to the practice.

Authentic yoga teaching therefore takes place in a personal relationship between a student and mentor. Central to authentic yoga is the daily practice. A personal practice tailored to you in which the full principles of yoga are integrated. A practice that you do in the safety of your own environment.

In this, authentic yoga goes beyond physically imitating a pose that is taught, so that yoga can be embodied and lived.

Where yoga allows you to experience or improve the quality of your life and relationships. The difference between going to a yoga class or your daily practice is like being driven around in a car versus learning to drive yourself. In your daily practice you develop strength to receive not only yourself, but also all other people and experiences in life: intimate with life.

Don’t have a teacher (yet) who can personally guide you on the yoga path, but want to start a daily practice?

8 tips

For a safe and daily yoga practice

1. Set a time for your daily practice.
2. Choose a length of time that is feasible and, above all, enjoyable. Long is not always better.
3. Avoid any kind of struggle or performance.
   Struggle and performance are manifestations of the mind. Your essence is already complete and present.
4. Put the focus on “embodiment”: experiencing your body, breath and who you are.
5. Choose a few simple Asanas that you perform in full attention within the movement of your breath. Your breath is leading. Are you out of breath or holding your breath?
   Take a step back. (more on breathing: read here )
6. Finish with Shavasana.
7. Still have time to spare? Do a mild balancing Pranayama such as Nadi Shodhana.
8. Then stay in silence for a while so that meditation can occur.

Set yourself a goal of doing your daily practice for 40 days. And only then look back and see what it has done for you. Running into something or want to learn more? Feel free to get in touch.

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