It's a cliche, but true. Most people say they'd like to practice yoga or be active in another exercise regime, but they just don't have the time. Frankly, it's difficult for me to fathom not carving out at least 15-20 minutes in a given day to engage in some sort of physical activity. And, in my opinion, hatha yoga is one of the best ways to use that time.
By being open minded, creative, and resourceful, honestly, I believe you can squeeze in your daily yoga practice if you make the commitment to do so. Below are a few suggestions I have adapted and used myself or read for carving out the time to do yoga poses.
Keep a yoga mat by your bed so you can do the bow or cobra or backward arm clasp as soon as you roll out of bed in the morning or right before you go to sleep to create a more peaceful, deep sleep. Are you at your desk a lot in an office job? Take 3-5 minute mini breaks a few times a day to do neck rolls, arm lifts, or shoulder squeezes. If smokers can take their smoke breaks, surely you can take mini yoga breaks at your desk or in the ladies room.
Keep yoga books around your home and maybe one at or near your desk at work to remind you to do stretches when you have a free moment here and there throughout the day. Of course, remember, that some exercises should not be done on a full stomach or your risk a cramp. At work, I mainly do side bends, the arm and leg stretch, and the eagle pose in the ladies room plus breathing techniques and neck rolls at my desk.
Squeezing in yoga practice throughout the day is a tremendous way to easily gain maximum benefits from your daily yoga practice. Just enjoy the process and keep your eyes open for opportunities to squeeze in another beneficial pose.
Wisdom of the Day: "Be a one-minute yogi. If pressed for time on a given day, look for random moments throughout the day when you can squeeze in a pose or two. Just POUR your heart into the pose for that minute or two for maximum benefit."~Laura Venecia Rodriguez
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