“The mastery of yoga,” says T.K.V. Desikachar, “must not be measured simply by the ability to master the techniques of yoga like asana and pranayama, but by how it influences our day-to-day living, how it enhances our personal relationships, and how it promotes clarity and peace of mind.”
•Taking Yoga Off Your Mat is not as much about yoga as it is about applying the lessons you learn about yourself through the practice of yoga. You don’t have to practice yoga asana, the physical postures of yoga, to learn about yourself. But you do have to be willing to apply the lessons you learn about yourself while doing yoga. To reap the rewards of a more fulfilling life, you must be willing to put these lessons into practice in your daily life.
If you want to be happy, at peace, in balance and have an all-around sense of well being, there are certain attitudes and actions you should avoid, and certain attitudes and actions you should cultivate. Taking Yoga Off Your Mat is a metaphor for practicing actions and attitudes that bring body, mind and spirit into alignment, and help you remain focused, calm, and non-reactive in the face of life’s inevitable challenges.
The practices you cultivate and the lessons you learn about yourself on your yoga mat must be applied to your daily life in order to reap the benefits. In other words, to derive the maximum benefit from yoga, you have to take your yoga off the mat and apply what you learn to everyday life so that everything you do and say becomes an asana.••
Taking Yoga Off Your Mat™ 
Dr. Gail, I was so excited when I saw your email pop up in my inbox. I really needed to be reminded to “take my yoga off the mat”. Thank you for your encouragement, motivation and inspiration. Until I see you again, be well.
Hi Leslie. I think we all need reminders…me too. That’s one reason I write the blog. It keeps me focused on how to practice off the mat.
Gail, I would like to follow your blog. Thank you. Debbie
Hi Debbie you can subscribe and I’ve also put you on my mailing list. Thanks for your interest.
I would like to be placed on your email list to receive your posts, they are beautifully written.
Thank you Linda. I will put you on the list. You can also subscribe and be notified automatically of the the monthly posts.