I've just finished reading a book you've probably heard of... It's a self-help book called "Atomic Habits." Its great reputation is well deserved.
This book teaches us in a simple way how to unlock our minds to acquire good habits or get rid of bad ones.
I realized how easy it can be to do yoga every day if we follow these tips , designed to turn the practice into a routine.
We already wrote something in another post, "Wake Up and Do Yoga!" , but here I wanted to share with you the rules for creating good habits, applied to using your Namastecita mat every day:
First Law: Make It Obvious
Making a habit obvious means establishing clear and visible cues to remind yourself to practice yoga. Write down your current habits to identify what time of day you can incorporate your yoga session. Use implementation intentions like “I will do yoga at 7 AM in my living room” and build this new habit on top of an existing one, like drinking a glass of water in the morning.
To make yoga a staple in your life, keep your non-slip mat always ready and visible. If you see your yoga mat when you wake up, it will be easier to remind yourself when it's time to practice.
When my babies are still asleep, I wake up like a little ant, drink my glass of water, and do my yoga practice. Doesn't your day improve after a few sun salutations?
Second Law: Make It Attractive
Making a habit attractive increases your likelihood of sticking with it. Combine your yoga practice with something you enjoy, such as lighting incense or playing meditation music.
Plus, investing in a high-quality, non-slip, and durable mat, like Namastecita 's , makes practicing yoga even more appealing. Having a comfortable and attractive mat always ready in position invites you to practice every day, transforming your space into an ideal place for yoga.
Third Law: Make It Easy
To adopt a new habit, it's crucial to reduce friction and simplify the process. Prepare your environment by laying out your yoga mat and clothes the night before. Start with short sessions, just two minutes, to make the habit easy to initiate, and maintain a simple yoga routine until it becomes a natural part of your day.
Automate the habit by using reminders on your phone or apps that motivate you to practice. The fewer steps there are between you and your yoga practice, the easier it will be to stay consistent.
Fourth Law: Make It Satisfactory
Here, you really don't need to finish the practice to feel the great reward of having done it. Make sure each yoga session is rewarding for you; that is, choose the practice based on how you feel. Listen carefully to your body.
If you forget to practice one day, don't beat yourself up. Instead, make sure you get back on your mat the next day. Never miss a second practice, and you'll soon notice how yoga becomes an integral and satisfying part of your daily routine.
Almost as a necessity.
Thank you very much for reading and namastecita.
Nico
