Do you love yoga in the gym but also want to practice at
home? Are you looking for your quiet place and your oasis of calm? Follow these
steps to create a relaxing haven in your home.
Do you have the zen bug? The longing for a calming place of
tranquility, where you can switch off entirely and concentrate on nothing but
yourself? You can satisfy your inner yogi cravings in just ten small steps and
create a relaxing retreat at home.
If you ask someone how they feel after a yoga retreat, they
will all be filled with superlatives: relaxed, calm, enlightened, energized,
one with the earth, healthier, agile, quiet.
You sleep like a baby afterward yoga and meditation sessions
- so why not have your soul-exciting sanctuary? Here's how to create a soothing yoga and meditation retreat at home:
Plan ahead
Decide whether you will have your retreat indoors or
outdoors. Choose your space carefully and avoid being near busy streets or a
rattling heater. Write down your ideas for the room, paying attention to the
smallest details. It will help avoid distractions while meditating. It helps to
plan your sessions in a journal like any other important event - that way, your
departure time won't clash with whatever else.
Clear out your space
Space is an empty mind. Minimize your surroundings. Do you
see loads of laundry and half-empty coffee cups in your yoga class? No. Because
the atmosphere in which you feel most comfortable is one that is tidy and free
of external factors that can distract and be tripping hazards.
Avoid disruptions
By this, we mean your important ones, your children, and
your beasts. Ask family or families if they can offer care or pet sitting for some
time while you take that time to yourself. See trying to meditate with your
little ones asking you for juice and cookies or your nosy cats scratching your
door to investigate why you dare to lock them out. It won't work, will it? Do
not feel guilty about asking about your own space - in the long run; this time
will be beneficial to you and your loved ones.
Create a still setting
It is very significant. You need all of your minds to be
activated and on point to make you feel relaxed and safe, especially when you
are meditating. Think about the lighting: have it the way you like it, and try
adding scented candles, incense lamps, or incense sticks. Put soothing objects
that you love in your yoga room, such as fresh plants in vases, wind chimes, or
framed mantras.
Master your music playlist
Try making a setlist of zen/reduction music. Again, prepare
this in early payment and keep a record of what music helped you in your
powerful cobra pose or your wacky Savasana. Only you know. If you're stuck, the
yoga morning playlist we created might help.
Getting rid of gadgets (or upgrading them properly)
Have you been to a meditation class, and someone's phone
rang? There is nothing worse than listening to the Crazy Frog ringtone to
disturb your inner peace. Ensure your landline is disconnected, your cell phone
is muted, and even your fitness tracker is not set to alarm. When using
technology for tutorials, mute calls, and text messages and make sure they are
fully charged because if your YouTube guided meditation comes to an abrupt end,
it can get quite annoying.
Dress comfortably
Can someone relax when part of their sportswear is trapped
between body parts, and it just feels inappropriate? Unlikely. Make sure your dress
is suitable for the purpose—nothing too tight or restrictive, and nothing to
fidget in your face while performing upside-down positions.
Keep your devices nearby
Have all you need for your yoga or meditation practice close
at hand. It includes your yoga blocks, mats, blankets, and anything else you
might need for your sessions.
Take care of your mind and body
Be careful not to exercise on an empty stomach, but neither
should your belly be full. Have water close so you can stay hydrated without
disrupting your practice too much. When you make your home a retreat for
yourself and others, prepare healthy snacks and refreshing drinks.
Select your preferred tutorial
Now that you have a calming space, it's time to start
thinking about the actual sessions. Put your yoga tutorial in a yoga book,
download some meditation apps, or create a YouTube yoga playlist to work your
way through. Don't lose your peace of mind while scrolling.
