You might be wondering why, when everything seemed to be moving along great with your exercise and nutrition plans, the scale stopped moving or even started creeping back in the wrong direction. I know this can be frustrating but if your yoga is stuck in a rut, try working on the following plateau busters.
Look Closer
Have you ever thought about the difference between what you want to do and what you’re actually doing right now? If not, you might discover some missing workouts, skipped meals, a few too many evening drinks or even eating clean during the day only to load up at dinner. You need to make an honest evaluation of your workout progress to identify some of these issues.
Eliminate a destructive language
As they say, there are some things you can’t control once you’ve let them out. Among them is what you speak. How do you describe your feelings and experience of your fitness progress? A negative dialog can form a large energy drain. It’s advisable to find something good to say about your yoga routine. With that, you can focus your energy and words on what you like most about the workout. This can help you learn and progress further.
Consume the right portion
Among the major drawbacks to successful yoga workouts is overeating. A Large amount of food requires a large amount of energy to digest. This makes your body less productive. Blood sugar spikes will leave you feeling drowsy and excessive portions can take their toll on our digestive system. The right portion of food should satiate your hunger, ensure maximum nutrient absorption and provide ample energy. A good rule of thumb; ensure your meals do not exceed the size of your two fists clinched side by side!
Get your timing right
In as much as food portions need to be controlled, having the perfect meal times is a workable plateau buster to get you to the next yoga level. Taking long hours without food will likely have you overeating later. Remember that undereating is a major cause of overeating. Preferably, have a small nutritious meal every three to four hours throughout the day. You’re assured of a rejuvenated yoga experience.
Isometric training
Isometric can be a killer too. This is basically holding the repetition at mid-point during or at the end of the set. Isometric training completely exhausts a targeted muscle. Suppose you’re working on lying leg extensions for hamstrings. You can hold the last repetition at mid-point for as long as you can hold. When exhausted, try lowering down slowly.
Forced reps
Forced reps allow you to push past your limit. In any workout or a pose, try continuing beyond the recommended repetitions. However, this is somewhat intense and might require the presence of a trainer for safety reasons. Any extra rep you do will be sure to take you closer to the next yoga level.
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