They go to the other extreme and have a super
extensive self-practice. They come home and
spend two or three hours on the mat.
The rational mind, of course, thinks, ‘the
longer, the better.’ But there’re two main
reasons why I suggest going for a shorter
practice.
One is that if you start with a very long
workout, it’ll be hard to maintain it. The
circumstances will change; you will need to
fulfil your daily duties, go to work, take care of
your family, or even go and see your friends.
You’ll be eventually forced to shorten your
time on the mat. Quite soon, you may realize
that a 1,5-hour practice is not realistic, and it
makes much more sense to do asanas for 30
minutes.
Lowering your standards feels terrible. You’re
likely to feel guilty dozens of times, blame
yourself for breaking your own promises, feel
like a loser who lacks willpower. So, act wisely.
Take modest steps, set smaller goals, and
achieve them. That’s how you get more
disciplined, train your willpower, build