Yoga is a way of living, and the effects that you bring about during your sessions of relaxation, meditation and postures should stay with you throughout the day, prolonging the mindful open heart existence that you experience in your practice and bringing about a clarity and joyfulness in your life. The world is going through much turbulence at the moment and the only way to bring about change in the world is to change ourselves. A clear mind will help us to see our own faults clearly so that we can instigate that change. An open heart allows us to love freely, without judgement and condemnation. I believe it does not involve striving to achieve something, but helps us to the awareness that we are already there.
Consistency is the key to good practice.
You will know you are succeeding when you find you have more energy and a greater sense of wellbeing. Yoga has taught me much about myself and I wish you, in turn, a happy yoga journey. It is the journey, not the destination, that counts.