CREATING A HOME PRACTICE

Here are some tips to get your home practice started.

SET UP YOUR SPACE

One of the best things about a Yoga or Mat Pilates practice is that you don't need a lot of space nor a lot of equipment, just a mat. Find a space in your home that makes you feel pleasant and calm - somewhere with natural light is always good! Also check that you won't bump into anything (stubbing your toe is the opposite of pleasant and calm). If you have the space you can make it your own little sanctuary by adding things like a plant, an oil diffuser, a candle, or a piece of art. Whatever brings you joy, and takes you to another place out of your ordinary day.

With props you can get creative. Having a wall nearby can be handy for balance, cans of beans can be used as hand-weights, a thick book can become a block, a scarf can become a yoga strap, and a chair or a bench can become a barre. Check out our video below on how to create your own bolster out of towels.

GET ONLINE

Sometimes when we start a home practice we step onto the mat and cannot think of a sequence to do besides Sun Salutation or Savasana. There are lots of great options online to help guide you through a practice.

If you've got friends doing the same, why not organise a time and class to practice together to keep you motivated? Comment on the video on what enjoyed the most and see what others liked too.

CREATE A FLEXIBLE ROUTINE

Be kind to yourself and start small with just 10 minutes of practice.

PRACTICE OTHER THINGS TOO

If you can't get onto the mat take 5 minutes to simply breathe or meditate (we call them yoga snacks). We are all going through this together and something that allows us to keep moving through it and feeling happy and at peace is the practice of gratitude. Grab a piece of paper and simply just write one thing you are grateful for each day.