Practice & Safety Tips
- Accept yourself and your body as you are without judgment. Wellness, like life, is a journey. Be good to yourself & embrace what is possible today.
- Declare your mat a criticism and judgment-free zone.
- Follow your own wisdom. Your teacher is your guide. YOU are your own leader.
- Listen to your body and know when to ease out or find comfort in the healthy discomfort. Be a witness to the difference between healthy tension (stay) and pain (modify and/or exit).
- Pace your movement with breath; inviting your mind to focus on your breathing rhythm. Let your breath lead.
- Stack and soften your joints.
- Before entering a pose, activate your core and neutralize your pelvis.
- Hydrate well before and after practice.
- Avoid eating a heavy meal up to 2 hours prior to class.
- For better balance, maintain a steady gaze throughout each posture.
- You are perfectly imperfect. Practice replacing frustration with enthusiasm and inspiration.
- Drop the comparison. You are beautiful and so is the person next to you!