5. The will to look good
I do know, I do know — yoga is supposed to be a apply that goes inside.
However we’re all human, and it’s solely pure to need to look good whenever you’re in cute garments, in a bunch class, and are surrounded by mirrors! (That stated, some yoga studios are mirror-free to cut back the emphasis on outward appearances.)
With a stronger, extra assured mindset and way of living, many yoga practitioners find yourself main a more healthy and happier way of life that will additionally embrace fats loss.
Though it will not be intentional, weight reduction might occur naturally whereas practising yoga due to the bodily motion and psychological exercise.
Regardless of the end result, bear in mind this: Whereas it could be good to look slim and trim, we practise yoga to get in contact with our thoughts and physique — so don’t lose your focus. For those who ever really feel pressured to vary your look as a way to slot in together with your friends at a yoga studio, it will not be the appropriate studio for you.
Carissa Wong is a 200h Licensed Yoga Instructor who focuses on alignment, mobility, and energy. She began practising yoga in 2016, and has been instructing since mid-2020. At present, she teaches non-public 1-on-1 yoga lessons on-line and in particular person.
You could find Carissa on Instagram (@MovewithCarissa), and her e-books “Type & Alignment” and “Banishing Again Ache” right here.
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