Creating a Dream Yoga Room
Are you considering building a yoga room in your house or redecorating an existing one? Building a personalized yoga room is the perfect way to develop your practice and take it to the next level. Designing a yoga space can seem intimidating, but it’s easy with the correct layout, wall color, lighting, and equipment. In this article, we’ll go over some simple, basic steps for designing a yoga space.Create a Relaxing Atmosphere with the Right Wall Color
Choosing the best wall color for your yoga room is the first step to building a calming atmosphere. Bright or loud colors can quickly raise your heart rates, making it challenging to settle your mind and concentrate while practicing yoga. To create a relaxing tone, prefer softer hues. A light blue or green tone or earthy tones like beige, gray or brown are ideal for creating a relaxing background. Sherwin Williams’s Refuge color is an excellent match that creates an environment of calm and relaxation. You can add texture to your walls by opting for a wallpaper option like fabric or cork.Choose the Perfect Yoga Mat for Your Practice
Investing in a comfortable yoga mat that will last for many sessions is crucial. A yoga mat that’s too thin or too thick won’t offer the grip or traction you’ll need while on it. Most yoga mats come in various sizes, thicknesses, and materials. A decent yoga mat should be well-cushioned, non-slip and offer enough traction to keep you from sliding out of your poses. Choose a mat that is perfect for your yoga style by considering the following elements like comfort, stability, cost or eco-consciousness. A natural rubber or jute yoga mat is preferred as it’s non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Additionally, a yoga towel is ideal to keep you from slipping when you sweat through your session.- Tip: Be sure to clean your mat regularly to prevent bacteria and keep it clean and looking new. Use a gentle soap and water or a solution of apple cider vinegar and water to give it a deep clean.
Set the Mood with Ambient Lighting
Lighting your yoga area with soft and diffuse lighting can create a soothing and calming ambience. Avoid overhead lighting that can be harsh and too bright. Use lamps, wall sconces, or dimmers to control the brightness and create a mood. Floor and table lamps provide a delicate and relaxing light, while Himalayan salt lamps or candles can give a warm and calming lighting feel to your yoga room.- Tip: Play soft ambient music or nature sounds to enhance your relaxation level.
Bring the Outdoors In with Plants
Plants are nature’s air cleaners and provide a soothing natural environment in your yoga room. Plants like palms, succulents, peace lilies or fiddle-leaf fig trees can help purify the air and add some greenery to your room. Plants offer a calming effect by improving your air quality and connecting your space more strongly with nature.- Tip: Succulents or cacti can give you the benefits of plants without having to put in as much effort. Choose a variety of sizes for a layered effect.
Stimulate Your Senses with Candles or Incense
Scented candles or incense can provide calm and relaxation by captivating your senses of smell and sight. Choose aromas like lavender, palo santo, or jasmine for producing a peaceful and pleasant aromatherapy effect. Lighting candles or incense before practicing yoga can signal your mind and body to shift from the outside world to the peaceful space of your yoga session.- Tip: Use candleholders and incense holders to avoid leaving a mess. Be sure to blow out candles and incense after your session to avoid any fire hazards.
Perfect Your Form with a Wall Mirror
Having a wall mirror in your yoga room allows you to keep an eye on your posture during your practice. A mirror is perfect for observing and correcting alignment or form. It also gives your yoga room a larger feel and reflects the natural light and colors you bring into the space.- Tip: A full-length mirror on one wall or a mirror on the back of a door works just as well as a floor-to-ceiling mirror.
