10 Home Yoga Studio Spaces To Try
As we continue to practice social distancing into spring of 2021 it’s now approaching the one-year mark for many of us being in quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For many of us, this took a lot of adjusting. We hope that in the past year you have been able to practice self-care, especially in the way of yoga from your own home.
While it’s not the same to get into your flow without being in a designated yoga studio, surrounded by fellow yogis with the instructor in front of you, there are many ways to adjust your home aesthetic to make it feel just as good as being in a yoga studio. Here are 10 decoration ideas for your home yoga studio that we know you’ll fall in love with.
1. Calm Neutrals
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Whether your home has amazing views or not, try to get in front of a window for this look. It will give you a sense of connection to the world while you get into your flow. Surround yourself with calming neutrals of blues, beiges, and browns. This works easily and best for smaller homes and apartments and for those on a budget. Get some similar colored candles and mats to have everything connect. When you are in an environment with consistent neutral colors, it brings a sense of peace and connectedness to your yoga practice.
2. Plants
Bring some life to your space by surrounding yourself with plants. Bring in a variety of big and small plants with shades of green and pops of color from flowers. Not only are plants great for fresh oxygen, but they also can play a role to "reduce physiological and psychological stress," according to a study done by Min-sun Lee, Juyoung Lee, Bum-Jin Park, and Yoshifumi Miyazaki. Yoga is about more than poses, it’s about how we speak to ourselves. Practicing the poses goes deeper into the emotional and mental health practices we have on a day-to-day basis. When we are surrounded by living things, we are able to bring a sense of awareness and peace to our practice.
3. Splash of Bohemian Color
Bring your space to life with some bright bohemian colors and patterns in shades of earth tones and neons alike. This is best in an outdoor area but can be done indoors also. Bohemian aesthetic is closely tied to yoga for its originating roots. Being in an environment that reflects this helps bring your practice into a genuine focus.
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4. Mirrors
Bringing mirrors into your space will give your room the illusion of appearing to be bigger. Mirrors are one of the best ways to make space feel larger and more expansive. Plus, practicing with mirrors allows you to see yourself throughout your yoga session the way you would in a yoga studio which is great for practice to focus on your body for proper alignment and structure.
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5. Plain and Powerful
For this aesthetic surround your space with minimal items. Small plants such as succulents are a great and easy-to-care-for option as well as tealight candles, small sound bath instruments, and light wood for color. Add portable speakers to play calming music throughout your session.
6. All Natural
If you have a room with a ton of natural light, or even better, floor-to-ceiling windows, consider practicing here. Being indoors with the ability to have sunlight and views is excellent for your mental health, especially when you get into your yoga practice for the day. Face the outdoors, throw your mat down, light some incense and play some music.
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7. Bedroom Vibes
It’s very likely that you may not have a spare room to dedicate to your yoga studio. Fear not! Carve out a corner in your bedroom that can be a dedicated space to roll out your mat. Make the corner yours by hanging a mirror, an affirmation, and some soothing essential oils to help you get into your routine when it’s time. Essential oils are often used in yoga studios to help center emotional and mental health. Use them in your home to have the same effect when you practice.
8. Vibrant and Easy
For an indoor space, bring in one or two shades of color with various yoga mats, wall decor, baskets, candles, and more. Pick one or two opposing shades that compliment each other and follow that theme for your area.
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9. Yoga for Families
If you have children or like to practice yoga with your partner, carve out an area in your home that you will all dedicate to your yoga space. Decide on fun and minimal decorations that suit everyone’s style. Get some mats, yoga blocks, towels, and have fun!
10. Yoga Outdoors
Whether you have a backyard, balcony, or maybe a designated rooftop area in an apartment complex - opt instead to take your practice outside! This will give your mental health a refresher by allowing you a break from your living space. Added bonus: you get some sun and Vitamin D while you’re practicing! P.S. Don't forget to use sunscreen!
Final Thoughts
We know how difficult it can be to adjusting to life from home, but we encourage you to utilize the above tips to make a space that’s all your own. Keeping a routine of practicing yoga is good for your mental and physical health. Spruce up your area and get into your flow. Namaste.