Our brain is a stupid beast. Either we tame it or get enslaved to it.
In the book power of habit, the author talks about how little incremental regulations can do wonders in the long run. At the same time, breaking the habit affects adversely.
Quitting a daily virtue is easy but getting back takes a lot of effort. The brain needs to be tamed, convinced, and politely told what’s not required.
I have been out from pranayam practice for a week and am a 24/7 zombie currently. The same goes with giving up on running cos of injury.