One of the  yamas* known as aparigraha means non-covetousness, non-hoarding, without possessions, without belongings, non-acceptance of gifts. How does this relate to yoga practice? In some poses a side may be favored because it is stronger or more flexible. There can be a tendency to overuse the dominant side and neglect the weaker.  Can we become fully aware of our tendencies to overdo our stronger ways and under do in the dull areas? Next time in yoga practice and we let go of our needing to fuel the already overdeveloped part of ourselves and discover our forgotten about places?

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*yama means external vows or observances. It is the first limb of yoga.