Until now, we’ve focused on repetition, frequency and precision. The last aspect of practice we will add is appropriateness.
We must practice what is challenging but also approachable. If something is too easy, we don’t make progress. If it is way too hard, it won’t be possible to practice it.
We have to find the sweet spot where it is challenging but within reach. This area changes as we progress. What was once out of reach becomes possible. We must always make sure that what we are practicing is challenging for us, but also possible for where we are at.
If you struggle with a posture or practice, try a simpler version. This means, remove an element of complexity either depth, or an aspect of the pose. If you feel that something is not challenging, try a more complex version.
The space for progress is endless. We must find where we are on the path.
