How to refocus on yourself (through yoga)?

Our daily lives are often a race against time. Between work, family obligations, and information overload, it's easy to forget about ourselves. Refocusing on yourself means pressing pause, getting back to the essentials, and finding inner harmony .

But how can we achieve this when everything seems to be pulling us outward? Yoga is a valuable answer, a practice that invites us to slow down, breathe, and listen to our bodies.

In this article, we explain why it's crucial to refocus and how yoga can help you achieve this.

Refocusing means becoming aware of what you feel, what motivates you, and what you need. In our ultra-connected world, we're often so absorbed by external demands that we forget our own desires and emotions.

The benefits of returning to oneself are multiple :

✔ Better manage stress and avoid mental exhaustion.
✔ Reconnect with your emotions to stop acting on autopilot.
✔ Improve your physical well-being by reducing tension and fatigue.
✔ Gain clarity of mind to make choices aligned with your deepest aspirations.

When we're centered, we feel more at peace and more aligned with our lives. But how do we know when we need to refocus?

Signs that show you need to refocus

If you're experiencing one (or more!) of the following symptoms, it might be time to slow down and reconnect with yourself:

🔹 Persistent fatigue : despite sleeping, you feel exhausted and drained.
🔹 Lack of concentration : your mind is wandering, you have difficulty being efficient.
🔹 Feeling overwhelmed : everything seems too much, and you don't know where to start.
🔹 Loss of motivation : What you were passionate about before no longer excites you as much.
🔹 Physical tension : back pain, migraines, feelings of oppression... your body is sending you signals.

If you recognize yourself in these signs, don't panic! Yoga is here to help you regain your balance.

Feeling tired, unmotivated, or stressed from time to time is normal. But if this feeling of unease has lasted for several weeks, if you feel deep sadness, an inner emptiness, or a total loss of interest in the things you used to enjoy, it is essential not to stay alone. If you suspect depression , do not hesitate to consult a doctor , a psychologist, or a therapist. Taking care of yourself also means knowing how to ask for help.

Yoga, a powerful ally for refocusing

Le yoga est bien plus qu’une simple activité physique. C’est une philosophie de vie , une pratique qui agit sur le corps et l’esprit pour nous reconnecter à nous-mêmes.

Pourquoi le yoga aide à se recentrer ?
🧘‍♀️ Il apaise le mental grâce aux postures (asanas) et à la respiration.
🧘‍♂️ Il ancre dans le moment présent , en nous invitant à écouter notre corps.
🌿 Il libère les tensions physiques accumulées par le stress.
🌀 Il développe la pleine conscience , nous aidant à nous reconnecter à nos sensations.

By incorporating yoga into your daily life, you can find a state of calm and mental clarity.

Quelles pratiques de yoga privilégier pour se recentrer ?

Il existe différents styles de yoga, chacun avec ses bienfaits spécifiques. Voici ceux qui sont particulièrement efficaces pour se recentrer :

✔ Le Hatha Yoga : une pratique douce qui aide à calmer le mental et à se recentrer sur sa respiration et ses sensations.

✔ Le Yin Yoga : parfait pour relâcher les tensions profondes et s’ancrer dans l’instant présent grâce aux postures longues.

✔ Yoga Nidra : a guided relaxation technique that allows for a true inner journey and reconnection with oneself.

✔ Pranayamas (breathing exercises) : such as alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana), which balances energy and clarifies the mind.

✔ Mindfulness meditation : By simply observing your breathing and thoughts, without judgment, you return to the present moment.

✔ Cardiac coherence : a simple and powerful technique that synchronizes breathing and heart rate to calm the nervous system.

The ideal? Try different practices and find the one that suits you best!

For yoga, you can attend a studio class or start with YouTube videos. The same goes for breathing exercises—check out the Yofe Yoga video on cardiac coherence.

Créer une routine pour se recentrer au quotidien

Centering yourself isn't just a one-time practice; it's also a habit to cultivate. Here are some ideas for incorporating this reconnection into your daily life:

🌅 Start your day with 5 minutes of mindful breathing : Before you even touch your phone, take a few moments to breathe deeply and set an intention for your day.

🧘‍♀️ Give yourself a moment of yoga, even if it’s short : 10 minutes of postures or meditation can be enough to refocus you.

📵 Disconnect from screens regularly : take breaks without your phone or notifications to come back to yourself.

🌿 Spend time in nature : walking mindfully, feeling the wind on your skin, listening to the sounds of your environment... so many little rituals to anchor you in the present moment.

💛 Listen to yourself and respect your rhythm : some periods require more rest, others more action. Learn to recognize your needs without feeling guilty.

Focusing on yourself is a gift we give ourselves to regain balance and well-being. In a fast-paced world, yoga offers us a bubble of calm and a precious opportunity to reconnect with our essence.

You don't need to be an expert or spend hours on it: just a few minutes a day can be enough to transform your daily life. So, are you ready to make some space for yourself? 💛