Practicing Yoga and Qigong At Home During COVID-19?

We all know we can feel fabulous after a session of qigong, yoga or meditation. For many of us group classes, workshops and retreats are pleasant, yet distant memories. With COVID-19 restrictions have you found it difficult to stay motivated and practice at home?

Bringing your mind body practice into your daily routine at home can be of fabulous benefit especially during these times of change and uncertainty. Consistency is the key. 

Try these 5 tips to get you motivated to begin and keep you motivated to continue with a consistent yoga and qigong home practice. 

Designate a Practice Space 

This may be easy for you if you have plenty of space. Try not to get discouraged if you do not. The space does not need to be large. Use a yoga mat or small carpet to define the perimeters. Avoid having the space become cluttered with other furniture or other belongings. Keep it simple. As you use your space regularly it will take on its own energy. You will feel that sense of “coming home” just to be in your practice space. 

Let others know 

Explain to family members how important it is for you to have time for your daily practice. Let them know this is a time you do not wish to be disturbed. Set your boundaries and stick to them. If you are joining a live class on Zoom [check for upcoming sessions here] turn off your notifications during the class so that you can stay focused and present during the session. 

Keep it Simple and Realistic

Keep your expectations of yourself realistic and keep your practice simple. No need to complicate things. The simplest qigong and yoga practices can be the most profound. We can so easily fall into self-criticism. To avoid falling into the self-criticism and failure trap praise yourself each time you follow through with your practice. This is an achievement whether you managed to squeeze in a 5-minute meditation or a full 30 minutes of qigong. 

Just Begin

Many students tell me they do not know how to practice yoga and qigong on their own. My suggestion is to simply begin. Take a few moments to lay back or sit quietly and breathe. Notice your breath. Connect to inner awareness. How does your body feel? Begin to move with any movement that feels right. Trust yourself. You will know what to do. 

Use Guidance

Feeling discouraged and lacking motivation?  Find inspiration in a guided session. The Daily 10 Minute includes 30 inspiring 10 minute sessions of yoga, qigong, meditation and chair yoga that are easy to fit into busy schedules. The unlimited access to the Daily 10 Minute can help with the motivation to remain consistent. Consistency is the key. A little every day soon translates into a lot of benefit.

Consistency is the key to long lasting benefit.

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