portions, we can receive the full benefit. But if
we try to consume large amounts in a short
time, we’re likely to get overwhelmed, burnt
out, and might even stop practicing.
We like to have a choice, get a touch on
various styles of yoga, see different teachers,
understand multiple asanas. It’s natural and it
certainly helps us to find things that resonate
with our soul. But it’s crucial to make sure that
you take the time to digest the information.
It’s a false idea that the more classes you
attend the more things you learn. It makes
much more sense to attend 1 or 2 group
classes a week rather than 6 classes a week.
This way, you can focus on asanas and tricks
you liked or want to understand better. You
can bring a couple of new things into your
daily practice and convert the intellectual
understanding you gained from the teachers
into your own direct experience. You might
even like to record the class, listen to the
instructions a few times at home, and work on
better asana alignment.
If you take an intensive yoga course, make
sure that after it finishes, you spend some