In my previous post, I suggested that if you run short on time on a given day, abbreviate your yoga practice rather than skip it altogether. I want to add a couple of key points that are crucial for gaining the most from your shorter yoga regime. First, even if you have only 10 minutes instead of 20 or 30, never rush when doing gentle hatha yoga! Although you may shorten your hold time for a pose from 30 second to 20 or 10 seconds, still take the full 5-10 seconds to enter into and to exit the pose. Always move slowly as if in a dreamlike state.
Second, amp up your passion and enthusiasm more than ever as you stretch. Since your time is short, give it all you got to make the most of your time. If you do, you will awaken and energize your body almost as much as you usually do when you can take your full 25-30 minutes!
Laura's thought for the day: Fully engage in your yoga practice, regardless of how little time you have!
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