Even if you’re snowed in in the winters, a warm and welcoming space at home will help you keep your practice going.
This could be a corner or small part of your living room, or a spare (guest bedroom) if you have one. Pick a space that is well-lit, doesn’t have furniture or any distracting objects around and maybe has a window.
Now that your space is decided, it’s time to design with intention. Creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere that inspires you to practice everyday is key. You want the space to have peaceful vibes.
It could help to choose colors that go with the calm and peaceful vibe. Relaxing colors like blues and greens can help. Energizing colors would mean brighter shades like yellow. You can also go for warm or cooling hues, and minimalist shades like white.
Candles are a great way to set a relaxing, therapeutic and tranquilizing mood. You can also go for scented candles and choose a scent that suits you. To adjust the mood and lighting, you can also shut off the lights while meditating and light some candles.
The biggest buzz-kill with online yoga classes is a weak internet and bad sound. You don’t want to keep lifting your head in the middle of an asana to see if you lost connection because your sound is low or crackling.