Get More Out of Your Yoga Practice While on a Budget

The ways that you can boost your yoga practice can be as flexible as the practice itself. While some recommendations can certainly take a toll on your household budget, there are other ways that are more affordable. Let’s look at these ideas from Keeper Wars Ink, handpicked to supercharge your practice without throwing your budget out the window.

Start with a Goal

When it comes to yoga, Headstands and Heels suggests setting your intentions and goals in order to get the most out of your practice. While they may sound like the same thing, an intention focuses on how you’re feeling in the present moment and goals focus on what you’d like to accomplish in the future.

When you’re setting your goals, make sure to consider where you are now and where you’d like to be. Mixing short term goals with long term ones can be the ideal combination for kicking your practice into gear. To make sure you stay on track, why not download a helpful yoga app or

two? This way, they can not only help you practice, but they can also show you when you’ve met your weekly or monthly goals.

Bring the Practice Home

Along with the yoga apps on your phone, a few choice DVDs and online drills can also help you practice at home. Per StyleCraze, deepening your personal yoga practice can be easy if you find a comfortable spot in your home that’s free from distractions. The area should be fully positive—free of clutter, clean, refreshing and bright. Just make sure you warm-up and cool down appropriately each time you get on your yoga mat.

Speaking of which, when you’re putting your ideal yoga space together, you’ll need to get the right equipment and tools. This can include your mat, blankets, blocks, and straps. You can DIY these things in many different ways from common goods like a necktie, a stack of books and a blanket, which is a great way to save money.

Get Outside

Nothing says getting out of your comfort zone than doing away with walls altogether. As Shape points out, practicing yoga outside can help you push your limits because of the change in terrain. You also won’t need to compete with anyone for floor space and you’ll be able to further enjoy the beauty of nature. If you meditate as well, then being outside can make it easier to get in the groove of focusing on mindfulness.

While you can certainly choose a good location to practice on your own, you can also join an outdoor yoga class. Some of these classes may be free or require a small donation so they’re still in your budget. Just make sure you bring what you need to be comfortable while you practice.

Liberate Yourself from the Clock

It’s normal to think that the longer you practice, the better you’ll be but there’s also something to be said for short, strategic routines. Practicing for just seven minutes can still get you yoga’s well-known physical and mental benefits. You can feel calmer and less stressed as your body becomes stronger and more flexible. As you become more familiar with yoga styles and poses, you can create your own routine but feel free to look online for some guides. These quick routines can include stretches and body rolls as well as a few key poses.

Yoga is known for being an adaptable practice so there’s no reason for you to feel restricted in how you get the most out of it. You can keep your spending in check by practicing at home or outside as well as looking around for discounts on the items you need. If you set some goals, you’ll be better able to see how your practice grows over time.

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Sheila Johnson
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