Doing Yoga At Home Vs Going To A Yoga Studio

Motivation

Attending yoga classes at a big studio with large groups can be something of a great importance to those who find proximity of other people motivating. Sharing a laugh with a person next to you, exchanging looks with hot guys or girls, or simply looking at someone's bad posture and improving your own can be useful and satisfactory for some people. When it comes to motivation, studio classes are better if you think about yourself as a social butterfly who is inspired most when surrounded by support or competition.

Of course, this doesn't mean you can't be motivated at home. Introverts enjoy alone time and privacy of their own homes, so if you belong to this group, classes can get over-crowded and intimidating. In the end, it should be about feeling comfortable, and yoga is all about the comfort zone.

You won't always be in mood for yoga, and that's completely normal. Not going to professional classes can be beneficial in terms of 'being your own boss' and deciding to practice by listening to your body and feelings. On the other side, skipping sessions when moody can make you sluggish and lazy in the long run. Some people hate skipping classes that they've paid for, and it often serves as motivation.

Financial Aspect

If this was a perfect world, everyone would have enough money for amazing studio yoga classes with top-notch teachers. But this isn't the case. Most people live on a budget and paying $15 and more for a single class can be little bit too much. Cheap classes are mostly not worth the time, so you can't win here if you live on a budget. Yoga studios often charge for using their mats — often quite dirty and smelly — especially if classes are being held in a gym. Invest in a good yoga mat. There are amazing free online courses, DVDs to purchase for decent prices, and many websites and articles explaining different positions and their benefits.

Personal Growth

One of the best parts of home practice is being able to focus on your personal growth and progress. You can work on one pose or movement for the entire session. Those who trust only in sequences and Vinyasa should probably go to a studio. Teacher can never dedicate enough time to everyone to explain and show the proper movement. There are a lot of resources on the Internet to read about each position and practice it.

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Guidance

Having proper instructions about a new position is crucial for beginners. Experienced and knowledgeable yoga teacher not only guides but also assists with and adjusts improper positioning. It's recommended to first enlist in yoga class to learn the most important things from a professional, and later practice alone.

Feeling Free

Yoga shouldn't be relaxing and fun if you don't want it to be this way. Some people prefer listening to music while doing their flow, but others require strong rules and supervision. Someone likes to have pause every few minutes and just lay down in Savasana (corpse pose), and others like to engage and sweat to the maximum. Wherever you are on the scale, in the end — the most important thing is to pick up the habit you feel happiest doing.

Why You Should (Also) Be Doing Yoga At Home

There is no best option to do yoga, both home and studio practices are amazing, people should commit to what suits them most. Obligations like family, work, friends, and frequently internal struggles like shyness and anxiety and many other issues can prevent people from visiting a yoga studio. Combination of home and studio yoga practices is probably the best option. Home sessions could be good way to make the most out of your classes. It would be amazing if you can ask instructor for some tips, and then practice and improve more at home.

Doing yoga at home might sound scary to some people accustomed to a studio yoga practice, but starting on your own might get quite interesting, and you'll eventually grow accustomed to it, no matter how passionate you were about studios and instructors. There's no need to worry about having a lengthy practice every day or trying to do elaborate sequencing like it's done in classes. It's important only to really want yoga in your life.

A lot of people either practice yoga at a studio or don’t practice at all. It's extremely important to find balance and be a yogi everywhere, in the comfort of your own home, as in group classes with a good professional teacher. In fact, you can't call yourself yogi and only settle for one place; the whole world needs to be your yoga studio. Challenge yourself — if you are someone who's been practicing at home, sign up to a yoga studio. Also, if you practice in a studio — try devoting some of your spare time at home to yoga. If you're new to all of this, pick either way, you won't regret.

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For all of you who will decide to enroll in studio classes — let the instructor know you're new, and let them guide you through something wonderful. Then try incorporating what you've learned to a private home practice. If you decide to do it at home first, please read a lot about positions, watch online videos explaining them, and be safe. Doing yoga cannot hurt you badly, but sprains and strains happen often. There are many 30-day programs that you can try for free. By doing yoga day by day at the same spot, you will become more aware, noticing how the light changes in different seasons, and how your mind feels differently on different days. Acquiring this awareness can promote you to become your own and best teacher.

Whichever option you choose, good luck and namaste!