“Not everyone believes they can concentrate, not to mention relax. Maybe it is true that they cannot do it just like that, by using willpower.
Some people claim that all they need is to sit in a chair, put their feet up and close their eyes. However, they do not always show an improvement if, for instance, their blood pressure is measured.
“Still, I maintain that everyone can achieve deep relaxation through correct and systematic guidance. And once you can relax, you can also improve your concentration.” (From the booklet accompanying the CD Yoga Nidra)
It is possible to have experiences with yoga, relaxation and the like and still fool oneself into believing that one is relaxed, even though one is not. I have had days where I thought it was okay to skip my yoga practice. When I nevertheless took the time to do yoga, I could feel a distinct difference in my state afterwards. It is important not to be blinded by your ideas of how you feel. You should also not try to achieve a certain experience – you just follow the technique.
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