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A fantastic way to improve your Yoga practice is to set up a home Yoga studio.For some, they may not like certain studios, may not have time, or may simply like being at home. For others, it reduces the embarrassment of having the Yoga instructor tell you to do Gordian knot pose and finding that everyone else in the room looks like an entry in the Book of Kells and you just fell on your head.

Despite those practicalities, I feel there is a much greater benefit to setting up your own Yoga studio at home. At home, your studio can be customized to you desires. It can look how you want, be equipped you want, and grow with you. A professional studio will have their own schedule and register of styles. I do not intend to say anything negative about Yoga studios. I just want to present the other side- a well-constructed home Yoga studio. Having a studio in your own home becomes more than just a way around difficulty practical issues but a means of tailoring your practice to your specific desires. If you are usually a meditative practitioner, but want something more physical, you can grab a different DVD. Or if you prefer power Yoga, but are just too tired, you can practice any number of less physically demanding styles.

With these benefits, I would think all people who love Yoga would have their own studio. However, creating your own Yoga studio at home seems like it would be a no brainer, but I found it more difficult than I realized. The trouble is simple. The reason to set up your studio at home is exactly what makes it difficult: namely, life is distracting.

I found a few things to be useful when setting up a home studio.

1. First, the space should always be peaceful and separated from the goings on of the rest of the house. This is not to say that you have to build an extra room, but simply separate some space within a room from the rest of it. Decorate it to remind yourself of your practice in whatever way you like. That may be through complete quiet and no decoration or it may be through music and a lavishly decorated space. Either way is fine, but separating the space creates a quiet and peaceful place for your meditation Yoga or relaxation Yoga..
2. Schedule your Yoga practice. This is your time to enjoy your Yoga training or meditation. Remove outside distractions (i.e. turn off your cell phone, don’t have any other projects going, etc.) and people in your house know not to disturb you. Here’s the real kicker, though. Settinggoal is great, but the key to any goal is It remains a common wisdom that it is easier to set goals than follow them. Consider starting with smaller goals like practicing once a week and working up.
3. A studio cannot be what you want without havingYoga quality equipment that fits your needs. I recommend a Yoga mat that is at least 5 cm thick. I also recommend at least getting a Yoga block. They cost very little and can assist you in holding more difficult poses. Even people practicing Power Yoga can sometimes do with a Yoga block or strap.
4. Find the right Yoga DVD’s and instruction. I will briefly say that you should check into reviews and ensure that you find DVD’s that are the style you want and at your level, that’s a good start. Mostly, however, this is a big enough topic for another post.

Finally, remember one thing. Setting up the studio, making the schedule, and following through is all well and good, but there is one key element remaining- enjoy the experience! Having a home Yoga studio allows you to improve your health, relax, and tailor the space in a way not possible at a professional studio It is a wonderful thing to have, so enjoy it! Best of luck with setting it up!