results in underperformance. We lose lots of
energy on adaptation, feel drained and
stressed. Moreover, the brain gets addicted to
switching the attention, and it becomes
difficult to focus on one thing at a time and
break the vicious circle.
It might seem that 20+ different asanas during
a yoga class are incredibly beneficial, for it
gives you a rounded workout. But remember
that every asana, unless it comes
automatically, is a separate task for your brain.
Our brain loves switching between activities.
But this doesn’t make us more focused in life.
Instead, we get further and further from
finishing things. Don’t entertain your brain
with constant changes. Use your yoga practice
to train your concentration abilities. Focus on
fewer things.
When it comes to sequencing, I never
overthink about what’s next. I fully let myself
into the pose I’m performing. And then the
body changes the position by itself.
It’s a good idea to do some warmup before the
actual asana practice. You can rotate your
wrists, ankles, knees, shoulders, neck, or