Thoughts everyone has had while taking a yoga class in Melbourne

1. Thoughts everyone has had while taking a yoga class in Melbourne You are in the middle of a yoga class in Melbourne. You should be focusing on your breathing but you can’t help it, you mind starts to wander, the next thing you know you are a million miles away and out of your yogi zone. Stop! A yoga class is the time to clear your mind to allow you to listen to your body, so don’t sabotage yourself with the following pesky thoughts… I’m hungry There is nothing like getting your body moving, to stimulate your appetite. Yoga really gets your circulation flowing and kick starts your metabolism, so you would be forgiven for letting your mind wander to the Pho you can already taste, that you are going to have after class. But now is not the time, focus! Try having a light snack before class and leave the tummy grumbles at the door. I haven’t had a coffee yet, I can’t function You live in Melbourne, so its only natural that coffee is your crutch to start the day. Melbourne being the coffee heartland of Australia, if not the world, has its benefits in that you are never too far away from a fantastic caffeinated pick me

2. up, but it can also easily turn into a habit. Starting your day with a yoga class can be a natural pick me up as it releases endorphins and pumps oxygenated blood to your muscles, this will leave you feeling energized heading into your day, without the post caffeine energy slump that kicks in a few hours later. You can do this! I think I look silly, am I doing this right? A few things in life are certain; death, taxes and that there will always be someone in a fitness class who looks like a pro. Don’t compare yourself to other people in your yoga class, you only need to do the best to your abilities and with time, you too might become the person effortlessly doing a forearm stand. A good instructor will know your capabilities and make sure your technique is correct, but keep in mind, classes are designed to cater to all skill levels, so don’t worry – if your instructor says your technique is right, then you’ve got this, keep going! Am I going to get stuck in Punt Road traffic on the way home? If you live in Melbourne, the answer will more than likely always be: Yes. You know its going to happen but its just one of those things you can’t change, so just enjoy the peace and tranquility you have now in your yoga class and let the stresses of Melbourne traffic float away. If you are lucky enough to find a yoga class that is close proximity to the tram line, such as Kaya Health Clubs, you can avoid the traffic frustrations entirely. Let the calming state of your yoga class continue as you relax on the tram and have some quite time to yourself on the way home. A yoga class really is the time to indulge yourself, so if your mind is cluttered with unhelpful chatter, you will find it hard to get the most out of your class. It may take some time to get used to, but use a yoga classes in Melbourne as an opportunity to slow down, tune out your minds chatter and reconnect your mind, body and spirit.