10 Tips to Create a Yoga Practice That Changes Your Life

Whatever the reason for taking your first yoga class, the potential to go much deeper has always and will always be there. I practiced yoga for about five years before I really started to tap into its life changing properties. But looking back, I can now see so many moments, talks, relationships, experiences and books that lead me to these deeper elements. The yoga practice has the potential to create a complete 180 in your life. Breakthroughs galore! But it can be challenging when you don't know exactly where to look. Below I am giving you the insider scoop on where to look, what to look for and what to do when you find it. 1. Align. Align. Align. Photo Credit: Nick Antony Photography While this practice goes so much deeper than the poses, they are the best place to start. Your body is a vehicle for the bigger experiences to come. You want to keep your body safe and healthy. First thing to check off your list is alignment. Learning to come into these postures in a way that is optimal for your body will set you up for experiencing the deeper elements in the future. If you are unsure of how to learn proper alignment, look for yoga classes with titles such as: Align and Flow, Anusara or Iyengar. Also look for teachers who's training includes Iyengar, Anusara, Yoga Therapy or Yoga Anatomy. Beginners classes or workshops are also a great way to learn the ins and out of the basic postures. You can also check out my online course where I break down over 40 of the most popu...
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