Changing Up the Same ‘Ol
A curious observation I had the other day while teaching a yoga class to an awesome group of devoted early risers, was that almost everyone in that group places their mat in the exact same spot every class. It’s not just them. In most of the classes I teach, spinning included, every body likes to get on the same bike or practice in the same corner.
It made me wonder that if someone chose a different spot, would their practice be different? And if so, is that necessarily a bad thing? And why is it so easy to get stuck into a habit and so hard to break?
As an instructor, I too, can fall into habits and routines with my classes so I’ve been changing it up lately to keep my mind fresh. Throwing in a Warrior Three someplace surprising or focusing a class on twisting or having the class partner up for some exercises. I’ve also been intentionally sitting in different spots on the subway, not my usual seat by the door. I’m just going wild.
What habits and routines can you shake up this week? Try something else for lunch, wearing a color you would normally shy away from, or take a side street to work. Or hey, try practicing yoga in a different part of the room next time. ☺ You may be surprised to discover something new.