Some is better than None

I have been teaching beginner yoga classes two times a week since the beginning of April. But I have struggled with inconsistency in my personal practise. I know that I am a better teacher when I practise on my own. At first I was very committed to waking up early and practising for a few minutes before the gang woke up.

Lately other things have gotten in the way. Sleep seems to be more important at 6:30 in the morning than yoga. I have also been running two times a week during that time in order to prepare for a 5K race on June 30 and a 10K at the end of September. And the yard and garden have seemed urgent and important.

For this time, I am giving myself permission to eat yoga in little bites. A couple of sun salutations in the morning or legs up the wall in the afternoon. I find that I come to yoga because I need it and want it-- the solace and stretching and energizing powers-- rather than because of an external goal.