The Art of Focus: Using the Mirror as Your Teacher

The Art of Focus: Using the Mirror as Your Teacher

One of the first things people notice at Yoga Tribe Brooklyn is the wall-to-wall mirrors. In many fitness environments, mirrors are for vanity. In the hot room, the mirror is your most honest teacher and your primary tool for Dharana (concentration).

Real-Time Alignment

The 26+2 series is a precise science. A half-inch shift in your foot placement or the angle of your grip can change the entire benefit of a pose. By watching yourself, you can ensure your "shoulders are down," your "spine is straight," and your "knees are locked." You become your own coach, developing a keen sense of body awareness.

Meditation with Eyes Open

Most people think meditation requires closing your eyes. However, the hot room teaches us to meditate with our eyes open. By staring into your own eyes in the mirror, you still the mind. When your gaze (Drishti) is fixed, your thoughts stop wandering. You learn to look past the sweat and the fatigue to see the strength within.

Deepen your focus and perfect your form. See yourself clearly at yogatribebrooklyn.com.