27/08/2026
How can you take your yoga practice off the mat?
Yoga isn't just a series of posture, it is a practice that brings together the mind, body and spirit. The word yoga itself means union.
Here are some ways to start to bring Yoga into your everyday life:
1. Practice Ahimsa. Ahimsa means "non-violence" and whilst we wouldn't think of harming others, we often cause ourselves harm through our internal self-talk. Notice the way you talk to yourself and ask yourself whether you'd talk to someone you love in the same way. If not, then be kinder to yourself.
2. Remember that where your attention goes is where your energy will flow. Direct your energy towards the things that matter to you and try to let go of the things you can't control.
3. Take a moment each day to take a breath and ground yourself in the present. Start to notice the feeling of your feet rooting into the Earth beneath you; notice what you can hear, see and smell. Focus on the "Atha" the now and allow your mind to quiet in the present.
Let me know the ways you practice yoga off the mat in the comments below.