A simple life reduces stress.
A simple life gives us time for the things we really want to do.
A simple life is not boring.
A simple life makes flexible.
Living a simple life and practicing yoga fits together. So often I complained about having not enough time. The simpler our lives the more time we have. We also have to make less decisions. Which means the we’ll have more energy for the more important decisions.
Every part of life can be simplified. Let’s talk about our drinks. The body needs water. Still water. Juices, smoothies, alcoholic beverages, freshly squeezed orange juice you name it are not necessary to survive. They rather damage the body. If water is the main beverage shopping is easy. It saves time. I drink a cup of coffee in the morning and we have a lot of tea here. I’m so sure that I can halve it. My favorite teas are Earl Grey and Gunpowder. The rest can go. My shelf in the cupboard will me almost empty. It will be easy to clean.
I gave a alway many many glasses. There is a cult with glasses if you drink alcohol. We still have Champagne glasses, different wine glasses (for red wine and white wine). Oh and we have beer glasses. We all keep them for guests that are not coming during Corona times. I threw out all the schnapps glasses. As one can see, there are different levels of minimalism. It could be enough to have water glasses.
With less things I have time again for yoga. I feel less stress because of my long to do list. Five times in a row I practiced. Back bending is getting better again. On Fridays I stick to primary. I’m looking forward to it.
Drink water and enjoy it. It’s the best beverage we can drink. Just water. Pure luxury.