In today?s frenetic world, where finding time to visit a studio might exacerbate your stress level, an at-home practice may prove to be an excellent alternative. Set aside a space in your home
First, I found that through starting an at home yoga practice I have [B]developed more self motivation[/B]. Practicing yoga in a classroom offers great benefits in that you receive direct guidance and correction from instructors. However, the downside of practicing exclusively in the classroom is that there is a tendency to become dependent on your instructor and the classroom setting itself for motivation.
Another great benefit I have discovered is the further [B][I]development of my inner voice and guidance[/I][/B]. An at home practice takes one out of the classroom comfort zone and supports an independent thought process. Developing routines or sequences independent of an instructor enables a student to hear inner guidance and attempt to correct the body alignment themselves. This more personal approach requires stillness in order to listen to the body’s cues and know when to push or pull back in the posture.
Expanding the [I][B]development of my spirit[/B][/I] is another advantage I have found after beginning my at home yoga practice. An at home practice offers minimal external distractions, allowing the ego to relax and the mind to focus on the body and the present moment, crucial to an effective yoga practice.
The last main benefit I have come across with my at home practice is the [B][I]overall improvement of my quality of life[/I][/B]. Advancing ones practice from ego driven to spiritually based, allows for a more rounded approach to practice; encompassing the mental, spiritual and emotional aspects rather than just the physical progression of the body in each pose.
Investing in a virtual instructor such as purchasing multiple DVD?s so that you don?t get bored with the same routine is one way to set up your practice.
Another creative option is a relatively new product called [B]My Yoga 2 Go Practice System[/B]. It?s really easy to use and pretty ingenious. The system includes 70 posture cards and 7 different sequences with the ability to combine an endless amount of sequences on your own. It is the ONLY yoga product that incorporates an easy to follow system displayed on each card that organizes the 70 yoga pose cards by sequence color and pose number. Just choose your sequence, pull the corresponding cards according to the sequence you?ve chosen and insert them by pose number in to the pockets of the patented display tote. Pretty Cool! The [B]My Yoga 2 Go Practice System [/B]also folds up for easy storage and travel! Not only does this system support all of the mentioned benefits, it forces the student to broaden their knowledge, step out of their dependent comfort zone and listen to inner guidance by creating their own sequences.
