There are a number of factors that can prevent people from starting or continuing a yoga practice. Some common ones include:
- Lack of time: People may feel that they don't have enough time to commit to a regular yoga practice.
- Lack of flexibility: Some people may be concerned about their lack of flexibility and worry that they won't be able to do the poses.
- Lack of strength: Some people may feel that they are not strong enough to do yoga, or may worry about not being able to keep up with the physical demands of the practice.
- Cost: The cost of classes or memberships at a yoga studio or gym can be a concern for some people.
- Health concerns: People with injuries or medical conditions may be concerned about whether or not yoga is safe for them to practice.
- Body image: Some people may be self-conscious about their appearance and worry about being judged by others in a yoga class.
- Fear of failure: Some people may be afraid that they won't be able to keep up or won't be able to do the poses correctly, and may be hesitant to try yoga as a result.
- Lack of access: Some people may not have access to a yoga studio or teacher in their area.
- Lack of motivation: Some people may struggle to find the motivation to start or maintain a yoga practice.
Please, remember that yoga practice is about your own personal journey. Instead of running outwards, run inwards. Yoga practice helps us to find all necessary answers within us.
I will help myself with a quote from Krishnamacharya,
''If you can breathe, you can do yoga''!