Yoga is an amazing practice for our strength, flexibility, and mental well-being. But have you ever tried blindfolded yoga? Removing sight from your yoga session can bring new and unexpected benefits and it’s something every keen yogi should try.
Before you try this at home, try attending a blindfold yoga class. Your teacher will choose a sequence of movements especially suited to doing this kind of yoga, so you can practice safely and avoid injury.
Improve Your Concentration
Doing yoga blindfolded removes all other distractions so you can really focus on your movements and your breath. If you feel your mind drifting in regular yoga, try a blindfolded class and you’ll really feel the difference.
Improve Your Proprioception
Proprioception is your body’s way of sensing location, movement, and action. Blindfold yoga is a great way to improve your proprioception system and heighten senses other than sight.
Connect to Your Body
Blindfold yoga can help deepen your practice and enable you to connect to your body on a new level. By feeling your way through the asanas, you can improve your awareness, focus, and self-acceptance.
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
It can be easy in a yoga class to watch the other participants and compare your body and your abilities. This can often lead to negative thoughts and disrupt the flow of your practice. By wearing a blindfold, you can focus only on yourself and not worry about how others are doing.
