#YogaEveryDamnDay
Who remembers #YogaEveryDamnDay? I hope it's not still a thing!
This is not only steeped in toxic wellness culture but also usually limits the vast expansiveness of yoga to just exercise.
There is an expectation that if you can't commit to doing something every day or so many times a week then it's not worth doing at all.
But the truth is practicing yoga even once is better than never. Even if you decide it's not for you, at least you gave it a go.
However there is also often an expectation that going to one yoga class will fix all your problems, make you zen and give you abs overnight. This sounds ludicrous to when you see it written down but I bet this resonates with you even a little bit.
It takes time to create lasting change in your body and mind. For example permanent change of connective tissue (such as getting more flexible) can take 6-24 months of consistent movement.
Prioritizing rest over movement is not a 'cheat day', and does not require a 'punisher day' to 'make up for it' (something wild I saw on a fitness influencers post recently!)
Feeling too scattered to meditate today does not mean you've failed.
The yoga is meeting yourself where you are, and honouring what you're bringing with you to your practice, not trying to shut it out.
Even though I'm a yoga teacher I don't practice yoga every day, and I do feel a bit ashamed to admit that. Although there's a little more nuance to this as the philosophy and ethics of yoga are woven into my everyday life, in reality I don't move on my mat or meditate or do breathwork every day.
Even though I'm a yoga teacher I don't practice yoga every day, and I do feel a bit ashamed to admit that. Although there's a little more nuance to this as the philosophy and ethics of yoga are woven into my everyday life, I don't move on my mat or meditate or do breathwork every day.
I suppose the message is, be realistic and above all be kind to yourself.
And it's very rare that the complexities and nuances of anything can be reduced down to a hash tag.