Incorporate These Elements into Your Yoga Practice

Yoga is so much more than “just” physical postures, it’s a practice to connect with you (and everything else) at a deeper level. Even if you already have your bread-and-butter sequences, mix in new elements that can take the practice from auto-pilot to full-blown sensory experience. Like in any area of your life, you can introduce this while doing yoga.

1. Mindful Breathing Techniques

Yoga, in its purest form is breath and you do yourself a great service by bringing some simple mindful breathing techniques to your practice. Practice pranayama, and strengthen your focus to cool down/discipline the mind. In addition to aiding oxygenation, this also helps you engage in a more centered practice.

2. Guided Meditations

If you have the extra time, adding in a short guided meditation before or after your session can help to still your mind and optimize this experience. This option provides meditations of different duration and content, which you can use to explore themes such as gratitude, self-compassion or resilience. It also may very well serve to help you focus on more in general.

3. Essential Oils

Not only is it a stress relieving activity but you can also use essential oils during your practice, adding that much needed aroma. A variety of scents like lavender or eucalyptus may generate peace and relaxation whilst, your citrus oils May awaken the senses. Just put a couple of drops on your yoga mat, or diffuse it in the air before you start.

4. Music or Soundscapes

Music can do wonders for your mood and adding in tranquil soundscapes or calming music to help improve your yoga practice is no exclusion. Locate one that is right for you; it could be soft acoustic tunes or even the sound of nature playing over, a playlist will help your actual practice and to keep you in tune.

5. Props for Support

Utilize Props such as Blocks, Straps and Blankets They help you to get good alignment and in that way improve your flexibility as well. And can even provide support during difficult poses, giving you the space to be present.

6. Mindful Movement Variations

And although there may be a particular sequence you like to follow, incorporating new movements or versions is beneficial for both body and mind. Try other styles like vinyasa, yin or anything that you enjoy to keep your practice interesting. That variety can benefit your strength, flexibility and fun.

Conclusion

When you include these components of your yoga, the experience is whole. Incorporating mindful breathing, guided meditations, relaxing essential oils/scented candles/acoustic tunes/restorative props and variety of movement modifications deepen your daily practice. Well give them a try and you will see how they can revolutionize your yoga!