Are These Common Personality Traits Tripping Up Your Yoga Practice?

The practice of yoga is more than just a physical one; it is in fact an approach to living which enriches the mind, body and spirit. But it may also be the case that factors of their personality can stands in way for them. Knowing these qualities is the initial go to helping with reducing the barriers they produce and will bring about a significantly much deeper practice.

Perfectionism

Perfectionism is probably one of the most frequent qualities that can impede a yoga student. So Much of the Practice is Done with a Picture Perfect Image in Mind — and When We Cannot Deliver That Perfection, It Can Lead to Frustration & Disappointment. Rather than allowing the process, they begin to be overly self-critical, which takes them out of a more meditative and soothing quality that yoga brings. Because as we were talking about, by allowing yourself to be human and therefore imperfect the process should also be funnier.

Impatience

In this fast moving world of the West, again we have that impatience extend into yoga tendencies as well. There will always be people who really want immediate results — either in how physically flexible they become or how emotionally clear their mind becomes. This want of quick fixes can inhibit our learning to develop as a person adequate and lead us in feeling helpless. And by accepting yoga as a process instead of an Olympic sport, it can also change the way students view their progress.

Self-Doubt

Self-doubt creeps into many a yoga practice. It might lead to self doubt in the capabilities of practitioners or makes them feel they are not deserving of this practice. This headspace can be what holds a person back from showing up entirely in their sessions. Practising self-compassion, and understanding that yoga is not a competition — it really should be all about personal growth can help to quell those thoughts of inadequacy so you could enter your practice with authenticity.

Competitiveness

We need some competition to get into the motivation game, but too much competitiveness can very well kill it off. When people are too preoccupied about what they shoulda or couldda done, they can forget the route already forged. Yoga is about self-discovery and acceptance, letting go of competition allows anyone practicing yoga to gain its true benefits.

Conclusion

The power of Yoga can be fully experienced through recognition and respect towards such planes within you. Through self-awareness, and surrender to the process — practitioners can create a conducive atmosphere that exalts their practice. No matter if you are a newbie or have been doing yoga for years, realizing the relationship between your personality and movement is important to get most out of it.