Home Yoga Practice Set Up
The benefits of yoga are the most pronounced on a consistent practice. Yet, carving out the time and space for a daily practice seems to be an extravagant demand.
We are familiar with the concept that it’s beneficial for our long term health to have a exercise habit. But when the habit is just not established yet, it can be intimidating with the ocean of health tips, information, classes and resources that seemingly taking the focus away in all directions.
If you are confused about where to start, in this video I share some of the basics to set yourself up for a successful experience.
Props and Alternatives
Yoga props are wonderful addition to aid your practice for both comfort and growth.
You can choose to purchase them, or use everyday object as substitutes. They will work perfectly fine.
Useful Resources
📌 Commune Yoga Online: My Favorite Online Yoga Studio
Owned by Carling and Patrick, who operate a physical studio in Seattle, WA, Commune Yoga studio is my favorite online yoga platform that I take with everywhere.
Practice Anywhere
Be it on work trips or on busy work days when going to a physical studio isn’t an option, I can simply log on Commune with any device, a smart phone, tablet or a computer, and start practicing.
Perfect Class Length
They offer a variety of yoga classes from strength training, flexibility, mobility and breathwork. The teachers are mindful of class length knowing that people who choose online yoga tend to have not much of.
To help practitioners still get effective movements in even busy days, most classes on Commune go from 20~45 minutes. It’s perfect length to get onto the mat and still rest in savasana for a couple minutes before jumping back to responsibilities.
There are also 90 minute full length classes to practice on days when you have a bit more time and are looking for a more rounded experience and practice.
Awakening Yoga: Accessible Practice For Most
Commune online offers a variety of yoga classes, including strength training, flexibility, mobility and breathwork. Carling and Patrick developed a type of yoga practice called Awakening Yoga, which makes the practice accessible for most students from beginner to seasoned practitioners. It incorporates progress for physicality building as well as emphases on mindfulness and breathing.
Commune Yoga offers 7 Day free trials for new comers to give it a try.
Beginner Series on AloMoves:
AloMoves also offers free trials during which you can practice as much as you would like!
They have an extensive library of classes from yoga, pilates, various strength trainings, breathwork, meditation and so much more.
To help you get started, here are some of the yoga series I followed in the early stages of my yoga journey:
• HEALTHY HIPS AND HAMSTRINGS with Carling Harps & Patrick Beach
• AWAKEN: MORNING YOGA with Carling Harps
• YOGA FOR BEGINNERS with Patrick Beach
💬 Share your thoughts setting up your home practice!
[Disclaimer] I am *NOT* sponsored by Any of the platforms mentioned in this video. This is my honest opinion after practicing with them for years. They all offer free trials for new students to practice and choose. Pick what works best for you and BE SURE to practice with safety in mind. If you have any preexisting medical conditions and health concerns, consult your doctor to see if this practice is suitable for you.