Your Condo + Your Yoga Practice

We all practice yoga at Condobox (well, everyone except Devon...but I’m certain she will slowly be converted). ;)

Practicing at home is oh so convenient, and yet—it is so easy to become distracted (especially in a small condo). I can see my kitchen from my mat and often catch myself day-dreaming about how I should do the dishes, or quickly realize while in downward dog that I need to clean my floor.

I also just find it harder to fall into a meditative space while in my living room—a place where I have parties, play loud music, and eat rather than at a yoga studio.

I’ve discovered a few things that can help make your practice space feel sacred—which in turn, help you to feel less distracted and ready to push up into full wheel...

1. Sweep the floors before you begin your practice and put away visible clutter.
2. Turn off your cell phone, shut down your computer and put in out of eye sight. The world is not going to come to an end if you do not respond to your e-mails right away.
3. Design a playlist that you love and turn it up load. Fill your space with sound. This will pull you out of your regular living room and take you somewhere special. I love Krishna Das.
4. Create an alter. At home, I have a beautiful glass Buddha head that I place on a table just a few feet in front of my mat before I practice. Flowers, photographs, rocks and crystals, or anything that makes you smile also works well.
5. Turn the lights down low – and light some candles. When the fire is burning, so is your intention (to practice). Candles are also a great thing to focus on during meditation.

Enjoy your practice! Let us know if you have any other suggestions.