What yoga poses should I do at home? How shall I start my yoga practice? I don’t have enough time for a practice at home. All questions and comments I do get often from yoga students.

How long is the ideal yoga practice? What does it entail?

Let not the idea of an ideal yoga practice stop you from starting it in the first place.

Any mindful movement, mindful and kind task toward yourself is yoga.

Since most of us think of asana (yoga poses) practice when we think of yoga, let’s ask yourself what is your favourite yoga pose (asana) or your favourite breathing technique (pranayama). Then see if you can do that first thing in the morning. Only that one posture or movement. Nothing more. Quietly thank yourself. Get on with your day and notice what happens throughout the day. Celebrate and praise yourself for having mastered the discipline to do so.

Repeat the next day.

Do this for a few days, then perhaps add another pose, or simply extend the time you do the first one. Perhaps you can extend the practice to adding another small session in throughout the day or before bedtime.

This is a yoga practice. Find what works for you, what feels good, what nurtures and nourishes and challenges you.

Don’t let anyone tell you it needs to be of a certain length, at a certain time in the day, facing a certain way etc. Be your own master. Start with what you love doing. Shine.

Happy practicing & looking after yourself.

Namaste, Bettina