Did you read my earlier blog about Practice Goals?

If not read it here, it’s all about physical goals rather than time goals in your practice and might just be the shift you need in how you approach your practice.

The wise musician and music teacher/friend that shared that tip with me also left me with one more bit of advice that has given me clarity on my approach to practice and helped with the unrealistic expectations I had of my practice.

Here is what she said “play more than you practice”

A practice is goal-oriented. The musician analogy is working well so let’s stick with it. When a musician practices, they are trying to hone their skills and perfect technique. The practice is driven from the head, the brain the intellect.

When a musician plays, they feel the music in their heart, they play around and try out different things. The playing comes from feeling and sensitivity.

See where I’m going?

We need to find the right balance between how much we are practicing and how much we are playing in our yoga practice.

Yes sometimes have a goal and a clear intention to achieve something. Othertimes just get on the mat and move your body where ever it goes, and allow curiosity to be the driver.

Have you got the balance right?

When I heard this I realised how goal-focused I had been in my practice and how that expectation to practice that way was limiting my practice.

With this newfound freedom, I’m feeling so much more excited about my practice and less like a chore.

How are you going to practice today, from the head or the heart? 

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