so here are some tools that have helped me in my home practice of Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga.
Practicing the same poses every day repeatedly is a powerful way to keep consistent with your practice. This repetition offers you a clear vantage point from which to watch yourself grow and change. The nature and sequencing of Ashtanga Yoga offers this beautifully.
Even if it’s just 15 minutes, make yourself a promise that you will do your 15 minutes. That’s your practice—just that—everything else is bonus time! Start small, this way you can stick with your commitment and feel positive about your practice rather than guilty.
Make a specific spot in your home that is specifically reserved for your practice. When you roll out your mat, you are in your own little yoga studio, so be there! Don’t roll it out and then walk away and get on Facebook (guilty – I’ve done that ,
Always include time in your practice just to BE – to breathe and to be present with yourself. Perhaps picking a gentle pranayama practice will help you, or mantra meditation or japa.
Go upside down every day! Shoulder-stand, headstand and viparita karani are all fantastic practices. There are so many wonderful health benefits from inverting. Plus, it’s a great way to clear your head and get a new perspective on things.