Practice at your level

Leave your ambition at the door and don't try to outdo anyone. Avoid overstretching, straining or competing with others. Yoga is Non-competitive, so be sure to rest when needed. THERE IS NO END TO YOUR YOGA PRACTICE,NO GOAL TO REACH,NO POSE TO CONQUER...in fact, you will never be *done* with a pose. Yoga is a practice that will keep you interested and challenged for a lifetime. There will always be ways to take it deeper, to refine the alignment. So enjoy the journey, forget about the destintion! Look to improve on your own level. Give yourself permission to do less and/or rest, as needed. Take care of your own needs in class, whether that's by taking a break, observing instead of doing, or modifying a pose to make it more comfortable.