Yoga for Taekwon-Do
In November, I delivered a yoga session as part of the Alliance Taekwondo-Do UK day. What has yoga got in common with TKD? A few things, actually. Firstly, the dynamic kicks of Taekwon-Do require a good degree of flexibility, so the stretching aspect of yoga can be...
I totally get it. You get home from work. It’s dark and cold and you feel like putting your pyjamas on and getting cosy on the sofa. You do not feel like going out again, even though yoga always makes you feel better.
Here are some top tips for getting to class over the autumn and winter when it’s cold and dark out:
1- Book the whole term, rather than PAYG classes. This is particularly important if you know you will only be missing one or two classes. Not only does it cost less per class than single classes, it is more of an incentive to leave the house and go to class. After all, you’ve already paid for the class and it would be a waste of money not to go. Also, if you really have to miss one or two classes, you will get a recorded class sent over to you to do instead. You can do this in your own time, more than once, if you like.
2. In the morning, lay out your clothes and mat ready to go. Choose layers so that you will be warm enough. Pick bright colours and lovely textures so that putting the clothes on feels like a cheery little treat in itself.
3. Get an accountability buddy to come with you. Sign your friend up for the term as well. Encourage each other, share lifts, message each other prior to class to check in and build the anticipation, talk about the class afterwards and share your wins/ insights.
I promise, making the effort to go out in the dark to a yoga class will make you feel better than sitting on the sofa. And when you do get home, your pyjamas, Bake Off and a hot drink will still be waiting