6 Steps to Creating a Home Practice Space

It’s difficult to show up for a regular yoga practice if there is no dedicated space to make it happen.

For one it’s easy to forget about it if you don’t see the props and supplies laid out.

Second, if everything is stored out of site and you have to pull out your mat and props from cupboards and drawers and it feels like a chore to do so, you won’t do it.

Third, instead of your practice feeling sacred, which comes from claiming a space for it in your home, it feels optional and not that important...and therefore you don’t do it.

So, if you’re desiring a daily (or almost daily) home practice but are unsure how to make it happen...start with making space for it in your home.

Here’s how to do that:

1. SCOPE OUT YOUR SPACE: Walk around your home and look for a space that would accommodate your mat. Make sure the space is big enough so that you won’t bang your elbows and feet on furniture. You do NOT need a room for your practice, just a space large enough to hold a mat - so this could be in your living room, kitchen, hallway, etc.
2. CLAIM THIS SPACE: You want to practice in the same space everyday so that it becomes familiar and YOUR space for YOUR practice. Place a basket here to hold your rolled up mat, blocks, and other supplies.
3. REFLECT: Ask yourself how you want this space to feel. Sit in the space and envision how this space could become your sacred space.
4. DE-CLUTTER THE SPACE: Look around the space and remove items that will be distracting, drive you nuts in some way, or do not make you feel the way you want to feel.
5. PERSONALIZE YOUR SPACE: Add a candle, salt lamp, essential oils, wall art or even an inspiring sculpture (can be very small). There are no should's or rules here….you’re just choosing items that make your space feel the way you want it to feel.
6. Lastly and most importantly, adorn this space with your BODY, HEART, AND SOUL. Show up here everyday. This space is YOURS...go enjoy it!

I hope this information is helpful and inspires you to create your own home practice space.  If you have any questions as you create your space, please click reply and let me know.  I am here for you and am dedicated to your home practice success.

Love,

Amanda