Begin with a single step.
Treat your yoga practice this way. The first step in mastering an advanced pose is simply giving it a try. And knowing that there is no such thing as failure. If you fall, that's great...you're one step closer already because you tried, you gave it your all. And you can try again. Don't let fear stop you.
Start right now, take the step - take a leap of faith. Trust in your body, for your body can do amazing things.
Drop expectation, drop judgement, drop your ideals, drop jealousy. Don't look at anyone else's practice. Pick up strength, pick up determination, pick up faith, pick up trust. Look at your practice and your own journey in yoga.
What can you work on to help you achieve the advanced pose? Never ever give up. Be patient.
Feel good in your practice. Trust your body and listen to it. What does it need right now? Don't push yourself, with each day and each step you take, you are inching closer to your goals. Yoga teaches us to love our bodies, to love where we are, right here, right now.
Take the step....hell, take a leap. Jump in. Enjoy the ride.
