I've been practicing yoga for fifteen years but I still can't sit in lotus pose and I'm embarrassed to go to classes where everyone looks more flexible than me. My practice has become about avoiding shame.
More people experience this than they realize.
The gap between idealized practice and bodily reality can transform a path of acceptance into a source of persistent self-judgment.
“Where Are You with Traditional movement practices — Tai Chi yoga qigong martial arts?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.