{"id":86392,"date":"2013-03-15T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2013-03-15T13:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=86392"},"modified":"2013-03-12T09:19:08","modified_gmt":"2013-03-12T14:19:08","slug":"the-lazy-girls-guide-to-yoga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/03\/the-lazy-girls-guide-to-yoga\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Yoga"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can’t find a hair tie, your yoga mat is packed away in a box somewhere, and dinner has to be on the table in 45 minutes. Don’t have time for yoga<\/a><\/strong>? Yeah, me neither. Thankfully, though, our resident yoga expert\u00a0Jill Lawson<\/a><\/strong> has provided a few tips and tricks for those of us “lazy girls” who want to practice yoga more regularly but sometimes lack the time, resources and know-how to do so.<\/p>\n

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What would an at-home routine look like for someone who can’t afford to join a yoga studio?<\/strong>
\nJust as it is in a yoga studio, the environment is an important part of the at-home yoga experience. Light up some incense or candles, play some soothing music, and turn up the thermostat just a bit. Setting the mood and creating an environment as peaceful as the yoga studio can be just as profound when practicing yoga at home. Always begin with a warm-up of some sort. For more vigorous practices, 5-10 rounds of sun salutations will get the blood flowing. For more gentle practices, a few rounds of cat-cow pose<\/a><\/strong> will suffice. The bulk of the practice can take many forms, but each session should still end with a few minutes of final relaxation, otherwise known as savasana, or corpse pose<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What supplies do you need?<\/strong>
\nRodney Yee said, “The only pieces of equipment you need to practice yoga are your mind and your body.” However, a yoga mat is an added comfort that people may not want to skimp on, as it provides a sound base of support for the practice. Audio yoga podcasts can also be helpful, as having a little guidance can keep people from getting distracted.<\/p>\n

What poses should you do?<\/strong>
\nThere are no right or wrong poses to do for a home practice. I find it helpful to choose a series of poses before beginning a home practice versus just jumping on the mat and improvising. To maintain balance and symmetry, mix standing poses such as warrior I and II, with twists such as revolved chair pose, backbends such as cobra, and hip openers such as pigeon pose<\/a><\/strong>. Make sure the series begins with a proper warm up, and always ends with savasana.<\/p>\n

How often do you need to switch up your routine?<\/strong>
\nA lot of traditional yoga styles stick to one routine, so it wouldn’t be a crime to follow the same sequence for each home practice. This can help those who may be indecisive or need some kind of structure to get motivated.<\/p>\n

What is the ideal length of time to practice daily, or otherwise?<\/strong>
\nIf time permits, an hour would be ideal. But if that is not an option, plan on scheduling at least 30 minutes, allowing time for a proper warm up and savasana.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n

4 Ways to Avoid Yoga-Induced Injuries<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

3 Ways to Practice Yoga at Home<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lessons from Kathryn Budig’s Backbends Yoga Workshop<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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