How to Practice Power Yoga at Home
Practicing power yoga in your own home is convenient but can be challenging and even dangerous without the proper preparations and knowledge. Following these few simple steps will give you just the start you need.
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Things You'll Need
- Power yoga classes
- Power yoga books and videos
- Space in your home
- Yoga mat
- Calendar and supplies to set goals and schedules
Instructions
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Before practicing power yoga at home on your own, take a few classes from a qualified instructor. Some of the poses and movements must be done with precision body movements to avoid injury. Nothing can replace having a live person physically show you what you do right and what you do wrong while practicing power yoga. It is easier to practice correct positioning when you know how it is suppose to feel.
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Purchase some high-quality books and videos to follow as you practice power yoga at home. Be sure to get books that supply detailed pictures and videos that explain everything in great detail. A chart for the wall would be especially helpful in the beginning.
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Pick a place in your home where you can practice. Be sure to select a place that has plenty of room. Allow a minimum of enough room to lay on the floor with your arms stretched over your head for the length and standing with your arms outstretched from your shoulders for the width of the space. Make sure this place is quiet and away from any distractions. Purchase a high-quality exercise mat and any other equipment you might need before you start to practice power yoga at home.
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Set some progress goals and plan ways to get there. A seasoned, qualified power yoga instructor or well-written instruction book can help with this. As you practice, your strength, balance and flexibility will increase and you must find ways to challenge yourself without overextending. Keeping charts and recording achievements will help keep you on track and motivated.
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Stick to a regular schedule. Missed practice days will cost the loss of flexibility and balance. Obviously, there will be times when you cannot practice, as emergencies do happen. If you have to miss a few days, at least try to do some stretching and continue with your regular schedule as soon as you can. In no time, you will feel incredibly fit and healthy.
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Tips & Warnings
If you feel pain, stop and reevaluate what you are doing. If you do over-extend a muscle or get another injury, see your doctor and moderate your workout. Use common sense!
