Consistency is Key: Building a Sustainable Yoga Practice

01/06/25 • 26 min

In this episode of Deep in Your Yoga Practice, Lauren LeDuc discusses the importance of consistency in achieving personal goals, particularly in yoga practice. She explores key yogic concepts such as tapas (discipline) and non-attachment, emphasizing the need for a long-term commitment to practice. Lauren shares practical tips for creating consistency, including starting small, finding community, and celebrating wins. The episode encourages listeners to embrace small actions that lead to significant changes over time, reinforcing that yoga is a lifelong journey.

Takeaways

Consistency is essential for personal growth and achieving goals.
Tapas, or discipline, fuels our ability to show up consistently.
Practice should be long-term, uninterrupted, and joyful.
Letting go of perfection allows for more consistent practice.
Starting small can lead to habitual consistency in practice.
Finding community provides support and motivation.
Tracking progress can help reflect on growth and commitment.
Celebrating small wins boosts motivation and encourages consistency.
Yoga is a lifelong journey that requires ongoing commitment.
Showing up for yourself daily is crucial for personal development.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Consistency in Yoga Practice
07:41 Yogic Concepts Supporting Consistency
16:18 Practical Tips for Creating Consistency
23:52 Conclusion and Encouragement for the Year Ahead

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Takeaways

Consistency is essential for personal growth and achieving goals.
Tapas, or discipline, fuels our ability to show up consistently.
Practice should be long-term, uninterrupted, and joyful.
Letting go of perfection allows for more consistent practice.
Starting small can lead to habitual consistency in practice.
Finding community provides support and motivation.
Tracking progress can help reflect on growth and commitment.
Celebrating small wins boosts motivation and encourages consistency.
Yoga is a lifelong journey that requires ongoing commitment.
Showing up for yourself daily is crucial for personal development.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Consistency in Yoga Practice
07:41 Yogic Concepts Supporting Consistency
16:18 Practical Tips for Creating Consistency
23:52 Conclusion and Encouragement for the Year Ahead

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Previous Episode

Setting Intentions for 2025: A Yogic Approach to Growth and Purpose

Welcome to the final episode of 2024! Host Lauren Leduc, founder of True Love Yoga, guides us through setting mindful, purpose-driven intentions for 2025 using yogic principles. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to enter the new year with clarity, focus, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Lauren shares insights on the following:

Sankalpa: Understanding this yogic practice of setting heartfelt, purposeful intentions for the year.
Drishti and Focus: Using yogic techniques like Drishti, or focal point, to set and maintain focus throughout the year.
Dharma and Purpose: How to align your intentions with your deeper purpose through universal and individual dharma.
Prana Piggy Bank: An exercise inspired by Sarah Kucera to identify what energizes you and what drains your energy, helping you to make more mindful choices.
Reflection and Gratitude: Acknowledging both highs and lows from 2024 with gratitude, to inform the growth of 2025.
Journaling Prompts: Thought-provoking prompts to help guide you in setting your intentions.
Aparigraha (Non-Attachment): Releasing old patterns, limiting beliefs, and unnecessary attachments for greater clarity.
Saucha (Purity) and Santosha (Contentment): Creating space for authenticity, acceptance, and gratitude.
Tapas (Discipline): Turning your intentions into actions, reframing discipline as devotion to support growth and alignment.

Join us for an inspiring discussion on how to start the year with clear intentions, a sense of purpose, and practical steps for manifestation. Lauren also invites listeners to her annual New Year’s Day workshop at True Love Yoga on January 1st.

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Next Episode

Embracing Winter: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Wellness

In this episode, Lauren discusses the principles of Ayurveda as they relate to winter wellness. She explains the significance of Vata and Kapha energies during this season and offers practical tips for self-care, including dietary recommendations, yoga practices, and daily routines. The conversation emphasizes the importance of balancing movement and stillness, as well as the value of introspection and warmth during the colder months. Lauren also provides journaling prompts for self-reflection and encourages listeners to explore Ayurveda further for personalized health practices.

Takeaways

Ayurveda helps align energy with the seasons.
Winter is a time for introspection and grounding.
Vata and Kapha energies influence our well-being in winter.
Oil pulling and self-massage are beneficial practices.
Warm, nourishing foods support winter health.
Dynamic yoga sequences can enhance winter practices.
Journaling prompts can aid in self-reflection.
Finding balance between movement and stillness is key.
Embracing winter can reveal its beauty and benefits.
Consulting an Ayurvedic practitioner can provide personalized insights.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Winter Ayurveda
01:28 Understanding Vata and Kapha
03:10 Ayurvedic Practices for Winter Wellness
08:25 Diet and Nutrition Tips for Winter
10:40 Yoga Practices for Winter
13:20 Journaling Prompts for Self-Reflection
15:01 Conclusion and Invitation to Explore Ayurveda

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