Why at home yoga is a game changer

Let me start by admitting something:  I used to be one of those yogis who thought a "real" practice could only happen in the studio. My mentors often spoke of a “home practice,” and I’d nod along as though I understood the importance of their message.

Upon reflection, my inability to imagine a practice outside of a studio came from exhaustion. I was rarely home, and when I was, the last thing I wanted to do was yoga.

Covid of all things showed me how wrong I was. At-home yoga offers incredible benefits you just can't replicate in a crowded class. Let me convince you to unroll your mat in the comforts of home.

forget the commute

It is unnecessary to drag yourself out the door to make that 6 AM yoga class, already feeling rushed and weary before your practice even begins? At home, a three-minute transition from bed to mat is oh-so-sweet. No crowded subways, traffic,  or hunting for parking spots. The extra hour of sleep doesn't hurt either!

Customize your experience

In a studio class, you're subject to external factors - the teacher's playlist, the students around you, the scheduled poses. An independent home practice lets YOU curate each component, optimizing your enjoyment in yoga, which is the goal. Play uplifting tunes that energize you (or better yet, just listen to your breath). Spend extra time stretching the hamstrings. Do lunar flows by candlelight. When you don't have to conform to group norms, yoga feels far more personal and relaxing. Forbes shares the benefits of having your own space and how it varies from each person with lighting to decor to your routine.

Practice Intuition

Without mirrors or teachers making corrections, at-home yogis learn to get curious about physical sensations and explore movements guided by feel rather than look. You discover what "right alignment" truly means for YOUR exceptional body and unlock intuitive wisdom. When we cultivate listening to our intuition in our practice, we cultivate our ability to listen to our intuition in life.

cost benefits

Did I mention home practice is always free? With online instruction from teachers like me, expensive studio memberships are 100% optional. Simply roll out your mat in a space only you occupy - the benefits overflow from there. No more FOMO if you miss class. No more excuses!

Let me know what questions you have about crafting your own sacred home practice! I'm happy to offer support so you can harness the magic too. And if you need a little boost, join my online studio and see if once you get on your mat, you can just let it flow.

Any further questions? Email me at amy@wellbywolfe.com