WHAT YOU'LL NEED
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Mat + Mat Towel
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Sweat Towel
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Water
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Full-length mirror​ (recommended but not required)
WHERE TO DO YOUR YOGA
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Find a clear spot on the floor where you can lie down, stretch your arms sideways, and fully extend your legs.
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If your floor isn’t carpeted, you might need something underneath your mat to prevent slipping.
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Heat up your practice space as best you can (105°F @ 40% humidity is the studio specification, but 85°F at home would suffice).
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If your bathroom is big enough, you can preheat the room with a space heater and run the shower with hot water (enough to fill the tub, then leave the hot water in the tub to keep the bathroom warm).
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Or, you can wear clothes that keep your body warm and don’t restrict your movement during the poses.
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HOW TO DO YOUR YOGA
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Try the right way.
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Step-by-step instructions for each posture will be provided.
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Perform the steps in order to the extent you can maintain steadiness, ease, and normal breathing.
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The steps will lead to the final state of the posture. Treat this final state of the posture as a target to aim for, but refrain from giving its achievement too much importance – instead, let it be a byproduct of your effort – as long as you try the right way, you’ll get the maximum benefit.
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Be consistent.
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Balance, flexibility, and lung capacity will improve with continued practice.
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Practice multiple days per week (ideally six days per week).
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Take rest days when needed, understanding that the practice is cumulative.
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Maintain a positive mental attitude.
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Be patient, receptive, and humble.
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USEFUL CONSIDERATIONS
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Avoid eating 3 hours before your yoga, and eat after.
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Move slowly and mindfully through each posture, avoiding abrupt movements.
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Don’t worry about falling out of a posture; maintain composure and try again.
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Make small, gradual corrections to your postures.
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Some postures may be inaccessible initially, but consistency is key to access more of your body.