Citizen Yoga Studio

With kids running around, the TV on, and the lack of separation between home and work, create a space in your house or apartment that minimizes distractions and helps you feel relaxed. One of the best ways is to add a calming scent into the room through incense, a candle, or an oil diffuser.

There’s nothing worse than getting an email from work or a disruptive text in the middle of class. Try using Do Not Disturb mode on your devices, putting your phone on silent, or placing your other devices in another room to minimize distractions from technology.

This can be a game changer for someone who doesn’t use these. Noise cancellation will minimize the sounds around you and help you feel more in the zone during your practice. It’s almost like you’re in a bubble and able to tune out the outside world.

On the days when you’re okay with being seen, this is a great way to feel more engaged in your practice. Our teachers will also be able to give you better voice cues and help you if they see you’re confused.

The light from our devices can suppress melatonin production in our body, so try using night mode on your device or turning the brightness down. Dimming the lights in the room can also help you feel more relaxed.

When you’re driving to the studio after work for an in-studio class, your brain has time to relax before class. Rather than suddenly forcing your mind to focus on work and then be present in your practice a minute later, try giving yourself 5 minutes before class starts. If you’re practicing in the middle of the day, try not to book yourself immediately after class is over, so you can fully benefit from savasana and give your brain time to wake back up.

When we’re stressed, it’s easy to look at a clock and think about how little time we have. To remain present in class and avoid clock-watching, put all clocks away (even your phone and watch).

While a dog on Zoom can brighten everyone’s workday, having a pet next to you while you practice can be disruptive. If you’re able to keep your pets in a different room, try it!

Props will help you access poses where your body is tight and play around with new poses you’ve always wanted to try. Check out our website or visit us a studio to purchase a prop bundles.

Accepting the difference between online and in-studio classes will give you the freedom to allow imperfections in your online practice.