Tips on doing yoga at home
If you want to get into the habit of regularly practising yoga, but find it difficult to make it to classes, why not try some yoga at home? Check out the tips below and get started now.
Be safe
As with any type of sport, listen to your body and do not take shortcuts. Take care to remain within boundaries and look after the areas of your body that are vulnerable, such as the neck, spine, hips and knees. Never push or force your body into positions; if you feel any pain, soften and adjust the pose. Always warm up and down properly and take care when transitioning between poses.
Accessories
The great thing about yoga is that it requires very few accessories other than a good-quality, non-slip yoga mat. You can also purchase yoga blocks and bolsters; however, books, pillows and other household items make an excellent no-cost substitute.
Create a comfortable space
If you have a spare room you can devote to your yoga practice, fantastic; if you don’t, no worry. Simply set aside a space in your home where you can easily roll out your mat, where there are few distractions and, of course, where it is quiet and calming. Laminate flooring, which is available from stockists such as http://www.woodenfloorshop.co.uk/laminate-flooring.html, works best.
What type of yoga?
There are many different styles of yoga, some requiring a quiet mind and body and others requiring a more active, energetic application. What do you need? Most people prefer to practise a range of different types of yoga, which they can then use according to how they are feeling. There are lots of online classes and information to help you decide, and the health benefits are vast.
Make it a regular thing
Yoga will only become a beneficial addition to your lifestyle if you practise it regularly. This can mean once a week or once a day – whatever works for you and your schedule. Be realistic about your time and what you can achieve. There is little point setting a goal to practise daily and then feeling bad about not achieving your goal if you only manage three sessions; instead, aim to practise three times a week and if you do manage an extra practice here and there, feel proud and accomplished.
