How To Practice Grateful Yoga

In yoga we often hear corny terms.

Compassion. Soften.

There is one term that get's bandied about a lot, that's worth a second look. It's gratitude.

We don't often practice this as yoga would have us.

Here's how you practice yogic gratitude...

Think of something that someone has done for you - it might be an act, or encouragement, or some helpful advice.

Now write a message to that person, letting them know that their advice, encouragement, whatever has helped you.

Ok, notice how you aren't thanking them. All you're doing is letting them know, that what they did or said, has helped you.

Et voila, yogic gratitude!

Oh, you thought it was about Gratitude during class. Look.

Have a think how you'd practice gratitude during class, and you'll see why - compared to my example - it's better to practice yogic gratitude outside class.

Well, what are you waiting for? Sharpen that pencil, J.