GROUP CLASSES vs.
PERSONAL PRACTICE
If you have attended at least 5 or 6 yoga group
classes, most likely, you’ve heard from your
teachers that having a self-practice is
essential. But beginners tend to ignore this
advice. They prefer going to more classes
rather than actually rolling out their mat and
doing some exercise at home.
And it’s understandable. Some of us may feel
not confident enough to do yoga
independently, and, indeed, we don’t want to
hurt ourselves. Some students might strive for
perfection and believe that experienced
teachers could help them perform the asanas
correctly. Some people might be merely lazy
and need to be pushed.
ALL the WAY IN
The thing is that many students don’t
understand that group classes can’t serve as
the core of yoga practice. All energy practices,
be it yoga, meditation, Chi Gong, Five Tibetan