The beauty of yoga is that it can be practised anywhere. It’s relevant across all cultures, languages, as well as countries. It can be practised independently in the comfort of your home, outside in Mother Nature, or in a room full of people.
From the relaxing, sequential stream of Sun Salutations to the perfect stillness of Savasana, there’s nothing like a good yoga session in order to help you find your zen when life gets chaotic. The challenge? Essentially it is carving out the time to get out the door and onto the mat for yoga class.
Creating a home yoga space is a lovely way to honour yourself. A space which is meant solely for movement, in addition to yoga, reinforces the importance of your practice. It can also assist you with creating a more regular practice routine. Having a safe and sacred place at home where you can retreat to at any time is so special.
In addition, by cutting out travel distance as well as designated class schedules, a personal yoga space provides you with the freedom to sweat it out and improve your practice on your own time, if you have an hour or just five minutes.
What goes into a yoga space?
There’s the overwhelming sense of calm which washes over you when you step inside your favourite yoga studio. Perhaps it’s the scented candles or the Buddha statue, which is smiling, that greets you at the entrance. Or perhaps it’s just that less actually is more, at least when it comes to developing a space for spiritual awakening.
The best yoga spaces are sparse and calming. Sustainable design is concentrated on protecting our planet’s limited resources by utilising materials that are quickly renewable as well as minimising waste.
This means that you must only include items that are functional or beautiful. Take away anything that doesn’t serve either purpose. Design your space so that your specific needs are taken care of as this will instantly eliminate distractions, turning your room into a blank canvas.
Why you need a designated yoga space
The great thing about the at-home studio is that it can be anywhere if you’ve got an extra bedroom, an underutilised space above the garage, or just one part of a room to spare. No matter if you’re restricted in terms of square footage, or you’ve got tonnes to play with, space is specified by the vibe.
A very common rule of thumb for when you open a full-on yoga studio is to allot 21 square feet per practitioner. This is a good place to start at home, as well. You should have sufficient room for a yoga mat in addition to extra space to stretch out into, for example, Warrior or Dancer poses.
Ensure that you’re a safe distance from any walls or furniture in case you lose your balance, specifically if you’re into inversions (because sometimes, headstands don’t go the way you planned).
Finally, what makes a yoga space is the aim behind it, whether you have an entire room to work with or just a small corner of your bedroom. After everything, “stepping onto your mat” is about letting go of the environment around you—but it certainly doesn’t hurt if your environs are filled with stylish, soothing design touches, à la your favourite yoga studio.
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