What is yoga?

Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India and aim to control and still the mind, recognizing a detached witness-consciousness untouched by the mind and mundane suffering. There is a wide variety of schools of yoga, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and traditional and modern yoga is practiced worldwide.

How to maintain your daily home yoga routine?

While it’s easy to practice outside of a yoga studio, many people find it difficult to maintain a consistent yoga practice at home. With a fast-paced and stressful lifestyle, yoga may be one of the first things you give up. A daily yoga practice has many benefits and is a great way to balance a busy lifestyle. If you’re a beginner or find it difficult to maintain a daily yoga practice at home, here are 5 great tips to make your daily practice easier, more fun and more sustainable.

1. Commit to a schedule
   Take a few minutes out of your day to focus on a few simple poses, or do a longer practice with your favorite yoga video. Even if you don’t try any difficult poses that day, you’ll know you’ve made the time and your mind and body will thank you for it.
2. Maintain and improve your yoga space
   Make a special place for your yoga mat in your home and make it part of your regular yoga practice. Make a habit of keeping your yoga room clean and tidy on a regular basis. Regularly clean or deep clean your yoga mat.
3. Master the basic poses
   It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of options and information about yoga. It can be helpful to break it all down to the basics and focus on the most important basic poses and movements.
4. Challenge yourself
   You can use social media or online courses to challenge yourself, but you can also set your own goals. Challenge yourself to try new poses, increase your practice time, or stay on the yoga mat for 30 consecutive days. Share your progress and successes online and offline.
5. Explore online yoga classes
   Whether you are just starting out or have been practicing for years: The more you understand how yoga can enrich your life, the more you will want to deepen your practice. As a beginner, you can take the time to learn and painstakingly practice the basics of breathing and postures.

Looking for more in-depth knowledge in yoga?

Check out the below books to learn more about the practical and spiritual knowledge regarding yoga to begin your own daily yoga routine now! Have a great conversation between your mind and your body!