I admire Ashtangis. I see the zen mind one can cultivate from practicing the same thing every day. It's not exercise, it's meditation. As inspiring as they are to me, I just cannot commit to practicing the same movements on a daily basis. It's just not in my constitution. My mind needs change. Change is good and it's the only thing that is a constant, anyway.
For better or worse, I have a problem with commitment. Not to my husband, but to systems or programs. For one, there are too many variables to make any one program foolproof. I prefer things a little rough around the edges. I enjoy the freedom of following a path that's not well marked (if at all). So, it takes longer to reach a "goal" but I learn so much more along the way. You know, the gristly bits, that don't end up in the training manuals.
I do, however, like progressions. So, sometimes bits of "programs" or "systems" are useful to me. I'm in the process of developing a system that is progressive, from the most basic to advanced. I'm not going to reinvent the wheel, just make it accessible and easy to fit into people's already overwhelmingly full lives (my students' lives).
There is no reason anyone needs to choose yoga over cardio or weights. I'm a little late to the #hashtag game but if you search #yogaeverydamnday, #practicedaily, #practiceandalliscoming, you'll get the vibe that people are doing it everywhere all the time! I take that to mean a little yoga every day beats a lot of yoga one or two days per week. No need to abandon your love for crossfit, power walking, badminton, Jazzercise, Zumba, spinning...you get my drift. Just do it, something, even just a little bit, every damn day!
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