Do your Yoga Anywhere

To help you to keep up a home practice in yoga especially if you have no access to classes or maybe you prefer to practice in the peace of your own home, most people need a helping hand to keep on track.

There are many ways to help you to get into a home practice, you can get video, DVD or even an audio track of instructions, go to the library, charity shop or borrow from a friend, so you can try before you buy.  In fact I sometimes prefer older yoga videos or DVDs that are not fronted by “famous” actresses but proper yoga instructors.

When you are just starting out in a home practice of exercise you need to have a comfortable and safe place to start usually a bedroom or living room, ideally a space were you do not need to move any or too much furniture.  Try and have a dedicated space and always check that if you stumble in a balance you will be safe, move that glass coffee table or lamp stand.

I have done my yoga practice in cramped hotel rooms with no problem I just do a simpler routine, with lots of seated postures and sun salutations.  Although when I need to do a headstand in a strange place, a folded towel to protect your head from the floor, is in my opinion just as good as a mat.

The best way to get into a home practice routine is to practice a number of short yoga routines so that you have a routine for every occasion and time slot.

Donna Houston