Things You'll Need:
- A yoga mat
- A clear, flat area at least 6-by-6 feet
- Access to a television or a full-length mirror
- A towel
- Water
- An exercise band and yoga blocks
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Step 1
Find a completely flat space in your home (preferably on a hardwood or tile floor) where you will have room to stretch out completely in all directions.
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Step 2
Clear away all clutter and anything that will distract you from your yoga practice. You need to be able to focus completely.
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Step 3
Purchase a yoga mat.
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Step 4
Set up a full-length mirror within direct view of where you will be practicing, particularly if you are a beginner, to ensure you are doing the poses properly. If you don’t have one, take a course at a professional studio first to get the proper alignment.
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Step 5
If you decide you want to practice by following a DVD, make sure you have a TV set up in a place easy for you to see from where you practice. It is very easy to injure yourself by twisting to see a TV screen, so you want to place the TV in a place that’s comfortable to see.
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Step 6
Control the temperature in your yoga area--you want a comfortable temperature for maximum flexibility and to keep your muscles warm, ideally 75 to 85 degrees F.
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Step 7
If possible, set up your area near a window to allow for natural light.
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Step 8
Always keep a towel and water nearby, as you need to keep yourself hydrated during your workout, and will want something to wipe the sweat from your hands so you don’t slip on the mat.
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Step 9
If possible, have soothing instrumental music playing as you go through your routine.
