Kino, you provide leadership, education, encouragement... have always been a morning person, I practice M 0930, W(at 0700 and at 0830), F(0830) for 4 sessions a week at YogaShop...I am 70 and started 18 months ago...wonderful physical and mental feelings...I leave with a smile, maybe a fatigued, sweaty smile, but a smile...thank you !!!
I am one of these crazy people who need between 9 and 10 hours of sleep to really feel fully operational, and I also happen to have a full time job, so I have no idea how I could possibly practice early in the morning, or maybe during vacation. I happen to practice almost every day after work, in the late afternoon or evening, and I feel great that I can stick to this commitment, even if it is not the optimal way of taking advantage of yoga. Enjoy the practice :)
I saw this pop up as I was setting my alarm to get up for my yoga shala’s week of sadhana! ❤ Practicing at 5:30 am all this week! Thanks for the inspiration. 🙏🏼🕉️
This is very interesting to me bc I shield myself from the people I work with when they comment on my smooth composure and graceful nature.. I know it’s from my practice on my mat because that is a direct expression of how I render myself off my mat. But because of their presumptions of what “yoga” is in their limited interpretation I just keep it to myself. I say to myself out of soothing their judgement “yoga cannot be bad if when I’m on my mat I am only thinking and connecting with God” plus I’ve been practicing getting on my mat for 9 years now and so my interpretation and understanding of yoga is of The Creator and therefore I don’t worry of their judgements anyhow. I just find it interesting how they are so drawn to my deposition but don’t know it’s from something they cast harsh and inaccurate judgement on.
I changed my practice schedule too, but it's due to a change in my circadian rythm (due to a gut bacteria that can't be removed). I now wake up around 2 a.m., then first thing is cycling, then weights, and eventually yoga. I eat breakfast only after the shower that follows the practice. And I genuinely appreciate the quietness of practising early ; plus, this sets me in a good mood for the entire day😀
Very interesting topic... Thank you so much Kino for these great advices. Through these 20 years I always thought that practicing yoga early is so difficult. In daily life more than in India. My job is musician and i cannot go to bed at early time.... But what about sleeping in the day ?
Well, I have no trouble practicing yoga first thing in the "morning" (or second, after a cup of coffee), even if sometimes that's around noon for me 😅. Not sure about this brahma muharta thing... but it was interesting to hear about your experience. I consider yoga practice one of the most important foundations in life, but getting enough sleep at all costs is even *more* fundamental, so "sacrificing" sleep is a no-go.
Thanks for sharing Kino. It makes a lot of sense why it’s best to practice early morning…….but like you, I’m not an early (4:30) morning person 🙂😎. I found yoga keeps me at peace within. It helps to not listen to any news media that tries to keep you in a negative space 😃
agreed, so hard if you are raising small humans who wake you up all night, and/or you have work etc..... i think being flexible with your individual situation is key
Dear Kino, thank you so much for sharing this. I have been practicing with you for 8 years now 3/4 times a week always early in the morning! I'm lucky I'm an early person so is not a big deal for me. I agree yoga first thing in the morning is the best way to start your day. Enjoy 😊. Peace and love to you. ❤
Yoga is similar to (competitional) swimming in some sense ; if you don't get my point check out the daily routine of a pro swimmer... and i trully believe that swimmers could get much benefits from practicing yoga.
Thank You Kino I practce Yoga Every morning and then I feel fine and happy in the Boedda posture at the eind of my practices and then I greet You Kino 💖🧘♂🙏🛐
Kino, thank you for this in lightning conversation. I always felt like there was a certain time to do yoga. Thank you for helping me with my physiology alignment and anatomy. I think it’s very important is very 😊 Namaste✌🏽☺️♥️
Thank you, helpful and inspiring 🙏 Dear Kino, What to do if a person is practicing more than one series, and misses Primary series due to a moon day? Should I practice primary last day before moon day? Or should I practice primary series on the first day of my next week of practice? Or should I skip it altogether? Also curious if there is an Ashtanga “rule” on this.. what’s your personal preference?
