How to Design a Home Yoga Area
- 1). Install a firm, level floor that has some give, such as wood planks, or if you're being eco-conscious, bamboo or cork. Concrete, vinyl, linoleum stone and marble will all be too hard on knees and joints. Especially avoid carpet as it can get smelly and dirty and is often full of chemicals that you will inhale with your deep breaths.
- 2). Install a separate thermostat and heater if you will be doing bikram yoga (hot yoga), or just want to keep the room a little warmer.
- 3). Plan for large windows to let in as much natural light as possible. If that doesn't work, or you don't want anyone to peer inside, install soft, recessed lighting. Overhead or fluorescent lights will be much harsher than ambient lighting.
- 4). Paint the room a calming and light color. Hang mirrors on the available wall space so you can check your positioning from multiple angles. But you'll want some bare wall space to assist you in postures, especially inversions such as headstands.
- 5). Keep any other decorations to a minimum. A single Buddha statue, some candles or a CD player should be sufficient.
