Consistency as Self-Respect: Reframing Routine as a Form of Self-Love
Why does consistency matter, and how come there's so much pressure around the act on being consistent? Let’s break it down a bit.
Being consistent means showing up day in, and day out to complete whatever tasks are at hand, or whatever yoga practice is waiting for you on the mat. Although consistency can be viewed as rigid or restrictive, there’s a high chance we can change that perspective, if we reframe the mind.
We should consider being consistent, and finding routine as acts of self-love and self-respect. Why? Because that's where transformation starts.
When you prioritize yourself and your-well being, you are affirming to not only yourself but the universe, and those around you that needs and aspirations are important.
It’s no secret that when people find themselves sticking to a basic, consistent yoga routine they start to notice the big shifts. (Improved mental clarity, flexibility, and strength are just a few of the numerous benefits). We know those big shifts start by smaller shifts, small choices, and quiet voices.
We’re not asking you to be perfect here, in fact we’re doing quite the opposite. We want you to try, and fail, and get messy, and pick it back up again. That’s where we learn, we grow, we connect, and we build rhythm with routine.
So – let’s go over 3 ways being consistent with your yoga practice can help you build self love, plus a tip or two that will help you get started.
April & Keirst on top of Camelback Mountain from our Paradise Valley Retreat, 2025.
It teaches you forgiveness
Practicing yoga soon teaches you humility.
By performing different poses (asanas), you become aware of where tension is held in the body. Yea, it can be frustrating to realize the inflexibility of certain areas of your body, you really have no other option but to forgive yourself for the tension and move forwards to address it.
This 100% translates off the mat, too. By gaining awareness of our body, we can learn to gain awareness of our mind and habits. We cannot change the past, but we can change the future and the present moment.
It brings more intention into your life
When taking a Rooted Renewal Wellness yoga class you’ll notice Keirst and April will open up the opportunity for you to set an intention. This could be something like a deep breath, a phrase, or how you’d like to feel moving through your flow.
You learn to bring this small act off your mat too. Finding a brief pause in your day and setting intentions can be a powerful way to frame each day to add a greater sense of purpose.
This muscle gets stronger the more we practice it, the more we come to our mat.
It strengthens your confidence to do hard things in life
Think about the first time you landed an asana you’ve been working on. Maybe it was a backbend, an inversion, or finding comfort in a pose such as Balasana (Child’s Pose). The confidence you gain in that single moment turns out to be a high like no other.
As you continue to practice yoga, you can start to acknowledge where your thoughts might be holding you back. We can reflect on the other stories we tell ourselves in day-to-day life. The reality is that you have been able to overcome challenges in life and will continue to do so.
So, how do we make this all really stick – what's the secret?
The secret is, there is no secret.
We make a simple promise to ourselves to show up daily and give in whatever capacity when we can. And if there’s a day it doesn’t happen we forgive ourselves. Improvement in anything is a slow game that requires dedication, persistence and most importantly: consistency.
In yoga, the rewards are gained by stepping onto the mat daily. We’re here to help, too! Take a look below at our free monthly challenges designed to help you not only build consistency, but find community too.
