Yoga is so much more than the physical practice of the asanas. Meditation isn’t its own separate thing, it’s a part of the larger practice. The eight limbs of yoga provide a path to guide us on how to treat ourselves, how to focus our energy, and how to be in the world.

Here are a few tips to help prepare you for your next yoga class, even if it’s your first. This list is not exhaustive. Instead it is designed as ‘broad-stroke’ guidance to support any yoga activity.

With only so many hours in a day, schedules can quickly become packed. An unconventional yet delightful way to sneak in 15 minutes of daily mindfulness is by making a cup of loose-leaf tea. 

Finding small moments of quietude fosters resilience and a gentle heart and is one expression of a yogi inspired life.