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There are numerous reasons to set up a home Yoga studio.Those reasons may vary from not liking nearby studios, to life pressure, to studio costs. For some, it reduces the embarrassment of having the Yoga instructor tell you to do Gordian knot pose and finding that everyone else in the room looks like an entry in the Book of Kells and you just fell on your head.

Despite those practicalities, I feel there is a much greater benefit to setting up your own Yoga studio at home. At home, your studio can be customized to you desires. It can look how you want, be equipped you want, and grow with you. A professional studio will have their own schedule and register of styles. I do not intend to say anything negative about Yoga studios. I just want to present the other side- a well-constructed home Yoga studio. Having a studio in your own home becomes more than just a way around difficulty practical issues but a means of getting what you want out of your practice. If you are usually a meditative practitioner, but want something more physical, you can grab a different DVD. Or if you prefer power Yoga, but are just too tired, you can practice any number of less physically demanding styles.

With these benefits, I would think all people who love Yoga would have their own studio. However, setting up a home Yoga studio at home seems like it would be simple, but I found it more difficult than I realized. The trouble is simple. The reason to set up your studio is exactly what makes it difficult. A studio at home is one you can use on your own time, but there’s nobody to tell you to do Yoga right now.

I found a few things to be helpful when setting up a home studio.

1. First, the space should always be peaceful and separated from the goings on of the rest of the house. This is not to say that you have to build an extra room, but simply separate some space within a room from the rest of it. That space can be made to appear in a way that most suits your desires. That may be through complete quiet and no decoration or it may be through music and a lavishly decorated space. Either way is fine, but separating a space helps make it your own sacred space for meditation and practice.
2. Schedule your Yoga practice. This is your time to enjoy your Yoga training or meditation. Ensure that outside distractions are removed (i.e. turn off your cell phone, don’t have any other projects going, etc.) and people in your house know not to disturb you. There remains one problem to be dealt with, though. Settinggoal is great, but the key to any goal is It remains a common wisdom that it is easier to set goals than follow them. Consider starting with smaller goals like practicing once a week and working up.
3. A studio cannot be what you want without havingYoga quality equipment that fits your needs. I recommend a Yoga mat that is at least 5 cm thick. I also recommend at least getting a Yoga block. They cost very little and can assist you in holding more difficult poses. Even people practicing Power Yoga can sometimes do with a Yoga block or strap.
4. Find the right Yoga DVD’s and instruction. I will briefly say that you should check into reviews and ensure that you find DVD’s that are the style you want and at your level, that’s a good start. Mostly, however, this is a big enough topic for another post.

My final thought is this. Setting up the studio, making the schedule, and following through is a great start, but there is one key element remaining- enjoy the experience! Having a home Yoga studio allows you to improve your health, relax, and tailor the space in a way not possible at a professional studio It is a wonderful thing to have, so enjoy it! Best of luck with setting it up!