As someone who practices yoga on a semi frequent basis(I'm clearly a weekend yogi) I've been introduced to the concept of setting an intention for your practice. Setting an intention, most simply put, is saying one word or phrase that will define your practice and help you get through the 'tough' parts aka where you are gritting your teeth as your hips seize, your ankles buckle and you topple like the tree you are supposed to be.
Since I began this in yoga I've also started to transfer it to my diet( "yes, I will enjoy chopping all these veggies for my stir fry when I really want onion rings) and other areas of exercise...aka that dreaded place know as the gym. I realize it may sound hokey but it really does help. You can set an intention for this whole insanity we're signed ourselves up for or one for each day or workout.
It's like setting a mini goal that will help you stay motivated through your session of p90x, running 5k on a treadmill or spending 5 "cleansing" (see long, painful) breaths in downward facing dog.
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Jenn, this is a really great idea. I sat down yesterday to write "goals" but couldn't quite get behind it. "Intentions" seem much less restricting and more in keeping with my general approach to fitness. Some would call laisez-faire, but I believe pressure makes it less enjoyable. Less enjoyable means I am less likely to do it.
ReplyDeleteI will post my "intentions" shortly.