Yoga was never intended to be a workout, it’s a lifestyle. The physical aspect of yoga is really only 20% of the practise and is what prepares the body and mind to meditate.
In the west we are so focused on the aesthetics of the yoga pose and whether we can touch our toes or do a handstand that we can often forget about the true essence of yoga. This kind of practice is very yang and can be detrimental to our bodies and minds if we focus too much on the external, pushing and pulling our bodies into certain postures without awareness and mindful movement…