Move Gently. As you move, imagine your body gliding through water. See how smoothly and rhythmically you can flow. 

Breathe Easily. Let your breath guide you. If you notice that you are gasping for air or holding your breath, this is a sure sign to ease up. 

Feel no Pain. Pain is your body's way of telling you you're going to far. Reach for your "edge"- that place where you feel perfectly challenged, where it's not too easy but not too hard. Only you can know your edge. Keep watch for your edge at all times, and take care not to risk injury by moving past it. 

No competition. Yoga is a uniquely individual practice. It can be difficult to not compare yourself to others in a yoga class. 

Create a safe space. Think of your yoga mat as a safe space to take a break from your perfectionist self, a place where you can accept and even love your perceived imperfections.