Are you a type A person who always aims forward and expects yourself to get better each time? It’s a great personality trait to always aim higher, but when it comes to yoga, listening to your body comes first.
You don’t have to try too hard, and your pose doesn’t have to look like the best in the class. You don’t have to compare yourself with your past self.
Tracking progress is important, but criticizing yourself for not making progress is a whole different thing. Remember, you’re the owner of your progress. Not others or your past self.