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I want to get into yoga, but I struggle in doing so
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Re: Yoga with Adriene, she has a bunch of 30 day programs, I think she posts one every year in January. Anyway they are all pretty good and accessible. You don’t have to do one every day, but it’s nice to have some structure so you’re not searching for a video to do.
Regarding the pace: I think this is common for beginners. But the important thing about yoga isn’t “getting there” or “doing it”, it’s the process. The reason you chafe at the slow pace is because you’re anxious to “get there” - your mind is in the future. It’s perfectly ok to feel that way. For now, try just setting aside the parts that annoy you and focusing on how your body feels, and on your breathing. I’ve found that the more I practice the less I am concerned with progress, and the mindset shift came by itself.
Classes are great too, since it’s nice to get help from someone with the form and it gives a little push to commit if you’ve signed up for a certain number of classes or whatever.
Ultimately, the physical practice of yoga is inherently tied to the mental aspect. Some of that comes directly through breath work, and the “spiritual” parts that annoy you right now. But I would encourage you to approach those parts with an open mind, and just give it a go, even if it feels silly. Many of the exercises are kind of CBT adjacent in any case. Also, it’s always optional. Yoga is about, first and foremost, accepting where you are now.