Some of My Favorite Ways to Practice At Home

I'm going to be honest before I signed up for teacher training, I didn't have much of an "at-home" practice. But in training, they required that we start one and document it in some way. This is when I realized how beneficial yoga and holistic living can be. 

An at-home practice doesn't have to be asanas though. It can be any number of mindful practices that you do outside of class or a studio. Here's a list of some of my favorite ways to bring a little yoga lifestyle to my everyday routine: 

Meditative Bath or Shower: Taking a bath to clear my head is one of my favorite things to do. I add in some relaxing essential oils and turn on a guided meditation from one of my apps and I have a clear head in no time. You can do the same thing with a hot shower and some shower melts. 

Simple Sun A On Your Mat: You don't have to choreograph an entire yoga routine to break out asanas. I often stick to repeating sun salutations. Being able to flow with my breath and not think can put me into a sort of meditative state. 

Journaling: When my world seems to be going 100 miles a minute and I'm unable to process my feelings, I grab a notebook and write. You don't have to write for long periods of time; just writing a few sentences can be very helpful. 

Taking A Meditative Walk: When the weather is nice, I love this practice! Simply chose a mantra like Sa Ta Na Ma, and repeat it as you walk. This not only helps you clear your head, but it also gets you moving and out of the house. 
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Well, I hope this post helps you develop your own at-home practice. Feel free to let me know what your favorite ways to practice outside of the studio on the comments.