Friday is ruled by Venus. It’s the day for love
and romance; it’s the day to take care of
yourself, dress up, visit a SPA, or do some
shopping. Our yoga practice should be fairly
mild. We may want to bring in some deeper
Backbends and focus on heart-opening.
On top of that, our practice could also be
modified by the Moon cycle. For example, in
India, you could hear the mantra chanting all
night until the Sun rises during the full Moon.
All kinds of spiritual practices are seen as
highly beneficial during this night.
As to me, I don’t watch the astrological
calendar so much, and many times I don’t
even know which day of the week it is. Instead,
I stick to the same practice and trust that if
there’s something I need to add on a particular
day, my body will let me know.
If you’re a naturally lazy person and tend to
lack discipline, perhaps, it’s a good idea not to
take any days off. Personally, I’m like that. I
understand that one day may turn into two,
three, a week, and so on.
I take a smaller challenge: 5 to 7 poses, 15- or
20-minute practice a day. If I feel tired, I