"We've said it before and we'll say it again: the way you do yoga is the way you do life. In addition to your actual time on the mat, this reality is reflected by the yoga habits that accompany your practice. That pre-yoga cup of tea that must be sipped from a certain mug, the music played en route, painstakingly adjusting your mat so it lines up with the floorboards...these micro moments combine in a regimen that can border on ritual."
"We gathered our team of editors and chatted amongst ourselves, quickly discovering that our little routines before, after, and during yoga are pretty specific. And, yes, sometimes silly. Do any of these things really matter? Not at all. Our physical practice comes down to breath, intention, and allowing. But it's fun and funny to consider how very human we all are in our pursuit of presence. Here's hoping our little bits of awareness prompt you to notice some of your own little rituals-and smile."
Personal yoga rituals extend beyond time on the mat into small, specific habits before, during, and after class. Examples include pre-yoga tea from a favorite mug, music during the commute, laying out clothes the night before, repeating a favorite outfit, precise departure times, and using preferred props. These micro rituals can feel like a regimen or a form of ritual, sometimes silly and sometimes grounding. The physical practice centers on breath, intention, and allowing, while the accompanying habits support presence, reflect individuality, and offer moments of comfort and delight.
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