With the busy summer months just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start building some more relaxation into your days. Creating a space in your house dedicated to yoga could be the answer and is a great way to relax the mind while working on your bikini body too, as combined with a healthy diet it will aid weight loss.
Picking your space
As long as your body can move 360 degrees in all directions, you have enough space to do yoga. That said, the more space you have, the better. Any redundant or barely functioning rooms in the house could be perfect.
If you can't dedicate a whole room to your yoga space, just using the corner of your bedroom or lounge can work as well. Finally, a room or corner with plenty of natural light and a nice view will help to keep you in touch with nature and the change of seasons.
Decor
Yoga is best practiced on a hard, clean floor and with a yoga mat. Although much of the work happens on the mat, you will still need a good, non-slip, stable floor for a lot of the poses. Carpets are not ideal for this and have the added disadvantage of not feeling pleasant under bare feet and being stuffy. Wood flooring is most popular with yogis because it has all the required properties and creates a natural, warm environment.
Transform a dull room into a tranquil oasis with a lick of paint. Pick your colours carefully, light hues of blue or green, mixed with white and earthy, natural colours create a calming environment. Avoid red or orange, they are too stimulating.
Yoga equipment and tools
At the very least, you'll need a yoga mat to complete your room. There is a whole range of other equipment available, that over time you may want to acquire to build out your yoga space.
If you are learning yoga from scratch, it can be helpful to practice to a DVD. In this case you’ll need a TV and DVD player or laptop and somewhere to put them.
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