The importance of creating your sacred space to return to your practice every day

 For almost a year, the studios have been closed and you would like to keep the commitment undertaken in your practice, or perhaps simply start a regular practice, because Yoga is obvious to you today and above all a true life partner on the path to well-being and freedom of mind.

 But there you go, doing it alone is not always easy, or even complicated...

 There are however some inevitable keys to developing regularity on our mat, little things that like rituals will push us more easily day after day in our practice. Then finally, after each practice, we are always rather happy to have returned to our mat.

 The first step for me is the most important, it is to create a sacred space for yourself.

 A space where nothing, no one or almost no one can come and disturb you. A place where you can make strange faces during complicated asanas, where you can laugh, cry, chant mantras or fall asleep in your Savasana without any worries or judgment.

 And for that, it is therefore necessary to define the place and perhaps even the time… A space is not necessarily free all day long and depending on the schedules of the small family there are still time slots which lend themselves a little more to it…

 For my part, I opted for the very early morning, when the whole house is asleep, I am sure to have the peaceful space I need. In addition, the morning energy is very conducive to meditative states, and it also allows us to start the day on the right foot, since what a joy to start your day already refreshed and serene.

 If setting your alarm ahead is a complete no-no for you, then maybe set a different time in your day where you can still have some quiet time.

 And when we are with family, it is essential to discuss it in order to agree and keep our commitment over time.

 The second step comes next; once the place and time are defined, choose to make this space a little sacred. Beautify it, add some objects that are sacred to you, perhaps a few candles, incense, soft lighting... Give an atmosphere to this space so that you feel good there.

 Step three , lay your mat out facing your sacred objects, or perhaps facing the view from that space.

Add all the equipment you like to practice with: strap, blocks, meditation cushion, bolster , blanket, etc.

Then comes the time to practice….

 If you are a real beginner, choose guided online practices to start ( https://www.atlanticyogashala.com/the-feminin-flow-pack/ ) , let yourself be guided and above all, even if you can be pressed for time, NEVER skip Savasana , the final relaxation, it is this which will make you come back the next day.

Listen to yourself, without judgment, let the practice come to you, with love and without expectations…

 Before coming to the mat in asanas, take the time to ritualize your entry into the practice ( https://www.atlanticyogashala.com/burn-out-rythme-epuisant-corps-fatigue-re-appropriez-vous-votre-vie-avec-les-rituels/ ) , I like to make myself a little hot lemon before entering my practice and write in my journal my intentions or gratitudes of the day. Then I approach my practice gently with meditation, breathing, and then I move towards the asanas while listening to my body. 

Great practice!

With Love

 Sharleen