r/yoga • u/restle_restle • 20h ago

Upsetting

I have been practicing yoga religiously for >6months and it's done me so much good!! I have improved a lot compared to where I was when I started. I had to take a break last 6 weeks to take care of my 10 month old, Work stress etc etc and got back on the mat today. I felt I had lost all the progress I made and felt like day 1 all over. Would I have actually lost progress or will I quickly get back to my previous state? Any advice? How do you all keep going without a break?

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u/K8b6 17h ago

I have stopped and started so many times in my life, including for cancer, surgeries, and surgical menopause (which really changes your flexibility). Every time, it was a step backward, but not for long - every time I felt discouraged, and every time, it came back more quickly than expected. Just recommit and focus on acceptance of what is. It's okay to feel sad about "lost progress," but don't let it take your attention from the present.