A home Yoga studio may be easier to build than you think!

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There are numerous reasons to set up a home Yoga studio.For some, they may not like certain studios, may not have time, or may simply like being at home. For some, it reduces the embarrassment of having the Yoga instructor tell you to do some heinously difficult pose and find that everyone else looks like a ballet dancer and you just fell on your head.

In truth, I think the practicalities are much less important than the intangible benefits. At home, your studio can be customized to you desires. It can look how you want, be equipped you want, and grow with you. A professional studio will have their own schedule and register of styles. I do not intend to say anything negative about Yoga studios. I just want to present another option- a well-constructed home Yoga studio. Having a studio in your own home becomes more than just a way around difficulty practical issues but a means of getting what you want out of your practice. If you are usually a meditative practitioner, but want something more physical, you can grab a different DVD. Or if you prefer power Yoga, but are just too tired, you can practice any number of less physically demanding styles.

With these benefits, I would think all people who love Yoga would have their own studio. However, creating your own Yoga studio at home seems like it would be simple, but I found it more difficult than I realized. The trouble is simple. The reason to set up your studio is exactly what makes it difficult. A studio at home is one you can use on your own time, but there’s nobody to tell you to do Yoga right now.

Here are a few pointers that I found helpful

1. First, the space should always be peaceful and separated from the goings on of the rest of the house. This is not to say that you have to build an extra room, but simply separate some space within a room from the rest of it. Decorate it to remind yourself of your practice in whatever way you like. That may be through complete quiet and no decoration or it may be through music and a lavishly decorated space. Either way is fine, but separating a space helps make it your own sacred space for meditation and practice.
2. Make a schedule for doing Yoga. This is your time to enjoy your Yoga training or meditation. Remove outside distractions (i.e. turn off your cell phone, don’t have any other projects going, etc.) and people in your house know not to disturb you. There remains one problem to be dealt with, though. Settinggoal is great, but you have to follow through. It remains a common wisdom that it is easier to set goals than follow them. Consider starting with smaller goals like practicing once a week and working up.
3. The ideal studio will haveYoga quality equipment that fits your needs. I recommend a Yoga mat that is at least 5 cm thick. I also recommend at least getting a Yoga block. They are inexpensive and can often assist you in getting a pose that you would never have been able to do without the assistance. Even people practicing Fitness Yoga can sometimes do with a Yoga block or strap.
4. Find the right Yoga DVD’s and instruction. I will briefly say that you should check into reviews and ensure that you find DVD’s that are the style you want and at your level, that’s a good start. Mostly, however, this is a big enough topic for another post.

My final thought is this. Setting up the studio, making the schedule, and following through is all well and good, but there is one key element remaining- enjoy the experience! Having a home Yoga studio allows you to improve your health, relax, and tailor the space in a way not possible at a professional studio It is a wonderful thing to have, so enjoy it! Best of luck with setting it up!