Introducing Athletes for Yoga Pro Tips, a new series of quick-hit takeaways to help you optimize your time on the mat and become a #hitreset Boss.

We’re kicking off the series with the most important tip of all: Be aware of your imbalances.

Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, honing in on imbalance is what will yield the greatest results. Stiff hamstrings? Cranky calves? When it comes time to practice, don’t mess around. Do a quick check in — ask yourself what needs some love and then target that specific area.

Approaching yoga in this way helps you think about how to make it practical for your unique needs, which is what it’s all about. Remember, it’s not just about doing yoga, it’s how you do it that matters.

Need help identifying your imbalances? Here’s two great resources:

• HIT RESET book — The foundational tools to help you asses and correct imbalance

• The HIT RESET Book Collection — A video series to guide you through the self-tests from HIT RESET book

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