Challenge

Challenges happen in every aspect of life.  Challenge is what makes us grow and build strength in the body and mind.

What do you do when you find yourself in a challenging position?
Do you resist it? Give up? Do you try to get out of it?  or change it so it isn't so hard?

Yoga is a great way to practice facing challenges. When you practice challenging yourself physically, you exercise the mental muscle of enduring and moving through so when challenges happen in life you are better prepared to face them and move through with grace and ease.

What poses do you find challenging? Put yourself into those poses.  Get comfortable being there.  If you have a hard time finding ways to challenge yourself, find a teacher who can challenge you.
Notice at what point you want to give up and then hold it one or two breaths more.  Keep doing that every day.  What originally felt really challenging will eventually become less of a challenge.

Eventually when you are faced with challenge you will feel calm, in control and aware of your own energy.  When that happens, find another way to challenge yourself. Keep moving into the struggle and facing the challenges head on!