How to Make Yoga More Enjoyable

If you want to make yoga a part of your life, but you don’t always enjoy the experience, you can feel frustrated and confused. But you don’t have to deal with a yoga practice you don’t even enjoy. Instead, you can work to curate a more enjoyable experience by making small changes to the way you see and enjoy the world around you.

Do it in a Group

Doing yoga alone can be challenging for many reasons. So if you want to enjoy yoga more, a good starting point can simply be to find a group of people to do yoga with. When you have a team of people you like to do yoga with, it will make it easier to stay committed to your routine. Having friends to do yoga with will also help you to have more fun and to see better progress. 

Make sure you are working together to help each other have a good time, rather than competing with one another or making things more difficult than they need to be. Collaborate, and you will find a lot of joy in your practice.

Try it Outdoors

Getting into the outdoors can be a great way to make your yoga practice more fulfilling. Even if you enjoy yoga generally, sometimes you might need a little extra stimulation to get yourself through your practice. A change in scenery is a great way to make that happen. 

Just make sure that you are protecting yourself from the sun while you do yoga, so you don’t damage your skin at all. A little sun exposure is great for your health, but too much can be dangerous.

Focus on a Goal

One of the best things you can do to make your yoga practice more enjoyable is to approach each lesson with a goal. When you have something to focus on, it gives you the motivation to work through your practice and gives you something to hope for. Your goal can be long-term and stretch over multiple sessions, or you can choose a goal for each session depending on your particular needs. Make sure that you choose goals that can relate to your yoga practice and that help you to feel in tune with your body and mind while you navigate the yoga routine for the day.

Everyone can get more out of their yoga practice if they make it a point to have more fun. This can look different for each individual, so don’t worry about comparing yourself to others in the studio. Do yoga for yourself, and find methods that help you to be more connected to your personal experience.

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