![]() ![]() Go with what makes you the most comfortable while considering the function of the space. We all have different definitions of business. Too many patterns distract the eyes and the mind. Stay with calming blue and earth tones with wall paint and decorations. Be careful not to use too many bold colors. Too little in a space can lead to restlessness. Too many objects in your space will serve as a distraction and limit your movement. If dedicating a room for your practice, consider decorating the walls of your space in association with the north, south, east, and west. ![]() You’ll want to consider multiple focal points as you transition between poses. Choose a statue of Buddha, a painting of a lotus flower, or other personal objects to capture your focus. It’s easier to breathe into a focused area than it is a blank wall. Pine, for example, helps you imagine that you are practicing yoga in the forest. If you use candles, match the scent to the mood or theme of your space. A diffuser with a blend of essential oils may be more subtle for space and easier to switch up. Be sure the smoke has room to flow freely and will not set off a smoke detector. Many practitioners like to smudge sage or use incense, but the accumulation of smoke may be an issue. You need the space to be clean but not smell like chemicals. Scent In Your Space Should Enhance the Mood Turn off phones, alarms, and other noise-makers. If you have loud roommates or street noise, you will want to have space that avoids or minimizes these distractions. If creating a playlist, arrange it so that each song flows into the next. If using a CD or DVD player, move it to a part of the room where the sound is evenly distributed and not distracting. Avoid music associated with hard endurance exercises, such as pop or rock. The mood of the music should enhance your spiritual mindset. Choose music that has a consistent rhythm that will flow well with your poses. Some choose Classical scores that are simple in tune. Many practitioners prefer the sounds of nature, drums, or Eastern-influenced music. Consider a personal electric heater, with minimal sound distraction, for better temperature control and to avoid fuss among family members. Though “hot” yoga, which sweats out toxins, utilizes a more sweltering temperature, even gentle yoga needs warmth. This makes you more prone to shivering, and shivering during a pose is not very zen. You’ll want a warm room since yoga tends to slow down your metabolism. Do not underestimate lighting! It has a profound effect on your mood and your health. Consider the use of candles or incandescent lighting, which are less harsh on the eyes. You’ll want to be able to control the flow and gradation of light to match your mood. Sheer curtains in a serene blue or green may be added to reduce strong light and enhance the atmosphere of the room. A room with natural light energizes the body and mind, especially in winter, when many people lose Vitamin D by staying indoors. Light Should Enhance the Mood of Your Yoga Space If you’re more still with a cat climbing your back, or you like to practice with your family, then let the chaos be your calm. Some people find more stillness in chaos. Choose a quiet part of your home such as the attic or corner of your bedroom. This space needs to be an area that helps members of your family to respect your privacy during your practice, especially if you are not able to dedicate a room to yoga. The Space Should be in a Low Traffic Area No matter what floor you choose, use a thick yoga mat with good traction for your feet and pick a mat that matches your style. Using a hardwood floor also reinforces your connection with the element of Earth. You can hold your poses with a sustained balance on a more even surface. It’s much easier to practice on a hardwood or tiled floor than a carpet. Bare feet, or socks that have a grip, are also preferable to tennis shoes or regular slippery socks. You don’t want your clothes to restrict your movements, and you don’t want to trip over your pants, either. You need to see the alignment of your body. Choose yoga pants or other relatively loose-fitting pants. You Need a Suitable Mat and Comfortable ClothingĬotton or other natural fiber clothes are preferable for their ability to “breathe” and flow with your body. Get ready to transform your space and your life. It dissolves the stress from a long day at the office and helps you forget about the fact that you spend about 38 hours a year stuck in traffic. Having a peaceful space to practice yoga is beneficial to your overall health. Creating your own inviting and intimate yoga space will amp up your practice and zen mindset a hundredfold! All you really need is a mat and enough room to move around 360 degrees. It doesn’t take much work to transform an area of your home into the perfect yoga zone. Yoga has been a vital practice for ages, assisting with overall health and mindfulness. ![]()
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