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Yoga stopped working for me!

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kindlypudding · 23/10/2024 13:17

Has this happened to anyone else?
Been practising for 5 years, the usual stuff, changed my life for the better, made me feel fantastic, etc. Felt stronger, more sure on my feet and just healthier all round including mentally. I also believe that it helped me to soar through meno or perhaps I was just very lucky there - remained slim, fit and active.

Over time though the good feeling seems to have dropped off.
I do incorporate new stuff in to my sessions and tend to see it as a 'journey' rather than an end goal, so it remains fresh. Have always done a mix of classes and home practice so a decent balance.

But I don't know now. I noticed about a year ago that I no longer felt that I got much out of doing it. I even took long breaks so as to check again once returning, but no different. The lovely, springy feeling after a session doesn't happen much now, and I don't feel much better for my practice.
Nothing else has changed, and to date I have no medical issues that have interfered with it. I am really puzzled!

I also recently developed a pain in my inner knee when I do poses like butterfly. Gave it a long rest to heal but it never does. It never gets in the way of my life (only yoga) but will probably see Dr if it continues.

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DaveWatts · 23/10/2024 13:22

What style of yoga do you do? Have you tried changing to a different type?

kindlypudding · 23/10/2024 13:29

I prefer Hatha but have also enjoyed Ashtanga and Yin, a good mix really.
I practice every second day for around 30-40 mins.

Must admit that recently I seem to get along with very gentle sessions that are more breath focused than strength/balance. Maybe I am unconsciously leaning more to the meditation side of things....

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Melanieyoga · 11/12/2024 07:10

It sounds like you're going through a shift in your practice, which can be a natural part of the journey. Even long-term practitioners can experience periods where the same routines no longer have the same effect. It might be helpful to explore a new approach—perhaps focusing more on breathwork, meditation, or even experimenting with different styles of yoga. As for the knee pain, I’d suggest checking your alignment and perhaps adding some gentle restorative yoga to give your body the time it needs to heal. Keep exploring, and listen to your body—sometimes less is more! Yoga practice

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