You've probably heard that you need to set your intention at the start of your practice. But what if your intention is just to get on your mat and practice?
Since my main daily practice moves really quickly, I'm trying to explore holding poses a lot longer, using gravity to deepen how far I go in poses. I'm using Lucas Rockwell's YOGABODY system. Check it out here:
http://www.yogabodynaturals.com
By the way, it is a great system and makes total sense.
However, knowing what to do is never as difficult as doing it. I've set up all kinds of resistance to adding this practice to my day. I've found that my mind is extremely creative in avoiding what I know will change me.
The first step for me in overcoming my resistance is just noticing it. Then I start knocking off my "whine list." Whine list as in---I'm too tired. I don't have the right timer. There is this tv show I have to watch. I haven't read the paper yet.
All these little distractions need to be dealt with or at least acknowledged and dismissed as stupid. Then I have to step on the mat and get to work.
Seems like nothing but everything.
What are you resisting that would positively change you?
Namaste,
Dean
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