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We welcome all points of view, especially when offered with more sources and less invective, more frankness and less PR. Many blogs here are experience, opinion, and not fact or The One Right Point of View. Taking notes of your progress as well as keeping track of all your thoughts and ideas as you get better at yoga is extremely helpful, both mentally and physically.Eleditor’s note: Elephant is a diverse community of nine million readers and hundreds of writers (you can write too!). was it smooth and even, easily connected to movement, labored, etc.)Įxplore specific about how your body felt during the practice. Write down anything you noticed about your breath (i.e. How has my practice changed, grown or deepened? This could relate to knowledge, asanas, self-understanding, goals, etc.Yoga off the mat – contemplate how you can take what you’ve learned from your practice and apply it to day-to-day life.Document the details of thoughts and feelings that you experienced during your practice. Strengthen mindfulness – take time to stop and truly enjoy the moment.Perhaps you gained a new perspective or insight about yourself. What did I learn? Maybe you tried a new asana, pranayama, or vinyasa sequence.Be vulnerabl e- explore the feelings that arise during or after your practice.How did I feel after practice? Consider physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual feelings.Which asanas feel stronger and come with more ease?.Which asanas did I have difficulty with?.How did I feel before the practice? Consider physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual feelings.

Consider including the following in each yoga journal entry: Consider where you write and where you keep your journal for privacy.

Keep in mind your writing is only for you.

It’s unnecessarily time consuming and overthinking can get in the way of what our intuition is telling us. Focus on the content of your words, not how they’re written.

Your journaling does not have to be prolific or profound.

Keep a list of journaling prompts close by to jumpstart your creativity and ideas.

Even with regular journaling everyone experiences writer’s block.

Make journaling a regular part of your yoga practice.

Keep your journal easily accessible close by your yoga mat.Don’t worry about the fact it’s not the beginning of the year, a new month or a new day.Here are some ideas: commercial journals, notebook, blog, text document on your computer or a simple piece of paper. Choose a journal that fits your personality.Make yourself a priority! Give yourself a little extra time after your practice to journal.Try these tips and ideas to help you get started. You can experience a greater sense of well-being and personal growth with journaling. Taking a moment after your practice to put ideas and revelations that arise in writing can be essential personal growth and the growth of your practice. When I teach Yoga 101 workshops, during Yoga & Self Care Retreats and private sessions I design a unique yoga journal for each student as a tool to begin or deepen a yoga experience. A yoga journal can bring a depth of awareness that will enrich your yoga experience and enhance every aspect of your life.