The Telltale Signs Yoga Has Taken Over Your Life

When you're a dedicated yogi, it can feel like everything somehow relates back to your practice! As a brand-new student, you can't even begin to imagine the ways your yoga practice evolves and how it shapes and changes your day-to-day life — even outside the studio. Here's what you have to look forward to . . . or watch out for. Source: Shutterstock

You're constantly checking in with your breath.

You're constantly checking in with your breath.

A few deep belly breaths can transform your mood. Source: 20th Century Fox

You rest in Child's Pose whenever you feel like it.

You rest in Child's Pose whenever you feel like it.

Any pressure to "perform" in class is long gone. You do what you want when it feels right! Source: Bravo

Your co-workers are not phased by you jumping back into Downward Dog at the office.

Your co-workers are not phased by you jumping back into Downward Dog at the office.

It's a regular occurrence they've grown to accept as an enchanting quirk. Source: USA

You're always lugging around your mat.

You're always lugging around your mat.

And it gets in the way. All the time. Source: Tumblr user ladylauramusic

When class is challenging, you no longer get mad at your teacher.

When class is challenging, you no longer get mad at your teacher.

Or you catch yourself when you're tensing up and displace anger . . . We're only human, right? Source: Universal Studios

The direction to "focus on your third eye" actually makes sense.

The direction to "focus on your third eye" actually makes sense.

But can still be creepy. Source: MGM Studios

You remember the feeling of flying in your first arm balance.

You remember the feeling of flying in your first arm balance.

Even if it was only for a few moments of bliss! Source: Tara Stiles

You've dabbled in vegetarianism.

You've dabbled in vegetarianism.

Your favorite teacher explained that giving up meat helps support your practice . . . and the planet. Source: Fox

Then veganism.

Then veganism.

There were lots of salads. Source: Tumblr user Tyler Oakley

You roll out your mat when you have a headache . . .

You roll out your mat when you have a headache . . .

You trust that these reliable poses will ease your pain. Source: Walt Disney Pictures

You roll out your mat when you're having a hard time . . .

You roll out your mat when you're having a hard time . . .

It can be hard to drag yourself to the studio, but you're always happier once you've practiced. Source: Fox

Let's be real: you roll out your mat whenever it's humanly possible.

Let's be real: you roll out your mat whenever it's humanly possible.

When you're doing yoga, you feel happier, more connected, and more relaxed. How can you argue with that?! Source: Tumblr user itrytobeartsybutimnot