{"id":1252,"date":"2022-11-11T21:37:21","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T21:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/blog\/?p=1252"},"modified":"2022-11-15T22:10:44","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T22:10:44","slug":"how-to-start-maintain-a-healthy-yoga-habit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/blog\/yoga-for-beginners\/how-to-start-maintain-a-healthy-yoga-habit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start and Maintain a Healthy Yoga Habit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Almost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/13768863-yoga-statistics\/\">28% of Americans<\/a> have tried taking a yoga class. However, many of them fail to establish a regular yoga practice.<\/p>\n<p>Practicing yoga can have a powerful impact on the strength and flexibility of the body but can also reduce stress and increase mental clarity.<\/p>\n<p>Although there are many benefits to yoga, it can be tough to establish a regular practice. Don&#8217;t worry! We&#8217;re here to help. Here&#8217;s how you can start and maintain a healthy yoga habit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #252525;color:#252525\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #252525;color:#252525\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/blog\/yoga-for-beginners\/how-to-start-maintain-a-healthy-yoga-habit\/#Practice_at_the_Same_Time_Each_Day\" >Practice at the Same Time Each Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/blog\/yoga-for-beginners\/how-to-start-maintain-a-healthy-yoga-habit\/#Start_With_a_Short_Time_Frame\" >Start With a Short Time Frame<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/blog\/yoga-for-beginners\/how-to-start-maintain-a-healthy-yoga-habit\/#Get_Professional_Instruction\" >Get Professional Instruction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/blog\/yoga-for-beginners\/how-to-start-maintain-a-healthy-yoga-habit\/#Look_for_an_Accountability_Partner\" >Look for\u00a0an Accountability Partner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/blog\/yoga-for-beginners\/how-to-start-maintain-a-healthy-yoga-habit\/#Have_a_Dedicated_Spot_for_Your_Practice\" >Have a Dedicated Spot for Your Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/blog\/yoga-for-beginners\/how-to-start-maintain-a-healthy-yoga-habit\/#Set_Clear_Goals_and_Intentions\" >Set Clear Goals and Intentions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/blog\/yoga-for-beginners\/how-to-start-maintain-a-healthy-yoga-habit\/#Reward_Yourself_After_Practicing\" >Reward\u00a0Yourself After Practicing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/blog\/yoga-for-beginners\/how-to-start-maintain-a-healthy-yoga-habit\/#Developing_a_Yoga_Habit_Using_These_Tips\" >Developing a Yoga Habit Using These Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_at_the_Same_Time_Each_Day\"><\/span>Practice at the Same Time Each Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To start and maintain a yoga habit, you must prioritize consistency. It&#8217;s a good idea to set a time every day that you&#8217;ll perform your yoga routine.<\/p>\n<p>Even if\u00a0you only have a short session\u00a0each day, trying to practice yoga simultaneously can be very beneficial. On the other hand, if you try to do your yoga routine randomly at different times during the day, it will be much harder to build a habit around it.<\/p>\n<p>Do your best to remain consistent, but if things don&#8217;t go according to plan, don&#8217;t stress out. Just get back on your schedule the next day that you can.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_With_a_Short_Time_Frame\"><\/span>Start With a Short Time Frame<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you try to devote hours a day to yoga as a beginner, it&#8217;s unlikely that you&#8217;ll want to keep it up for very long.<\/p>\n<p>It might be best to set aside a short time for your yoga practice at first to ensure that you can stay consistent and excited about it. Consider starting with a daily 15-minute yoga practice and working your way up. This will allow you to build consistency before expanding the length of time that you practice for.<\/p>\n<p>By committing to only a short time frame, you&#8217;ll have fewer excuses and are less likely to skip yoga on a particular day because you feel too busy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Professional_Instruction\"><\/span>Get Professional Instruction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to build a healthy yoga habit is to get insight and guidance from an experienced yoga teacher.<\/p>\n<p>When you get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/online-private-yoga-classes\">private yoga lessons<\/a> or attend a yoga class,\u00a0it will be easier to commit to doing your routine simultaneously each day or week. Taking a private or group lesson online in your own home can\u00a0help keep you motivated and engaged.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, you&#8217;re also likely to feel more motivated if you&#8217;re paying a fee since you&#8217;ll want to be sure that you&#8217;re getting your money&#8217;s worth.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve found that yogis that take our private yoga classes are much more likely to establish a healthy at-home yoga habit. Our instructors teach you ways to practice yoga safely on your own, so you may be able to build your own practice after a couple of private classes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Look_for_an_Accountability_Partner\"><\/span>Look for\u00a0an Accountability Partner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While attending a regular yoga class or taking private lessons can be a great way to hold yourself accountable, you can also get an accountability partner.<\/p>\n<p>Finding a friend who also wants to start practicing yoga and who can hold you accountable as you build your yoga habit is a great idea. Also, consider looking for someone who can create a practice alongside you and who you can talk to when you feel like throwing in the towel.<\/p>\n<p>Having someone\u00a0on your side who&#8217;s also trying to develop a steady practice can help keep you motivated and make it easier to have fun while\u00a0building up the habit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_a_Dedicated_Spot_for_Your_Practice\"><\/span>Have a Dedicated Spot for Your Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the things that you can do to increase your motivation for practicing yoga is to set up a personal yoga space in your home.<\/p>\n<p>Setting up a space where you&#8217;ll have plenty of room available and that has been set up for comfort can be a great idea. You may also want to ensure that you&#8217;ll have natural or comfortable indirect lighting\u00a0and can have all of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/blog\/yoga-for-beginners\/yoga-equipment-guide-for-beginners\/\">yoga accessories and clothing<\/a> available and ready.<\/p>\n<p>A dedicated space for yoga can ease your transition into practicing yoga daily. It can make it easier for you to feel like practicing since you won&#8217;t need\u00a0to set up and take down your yoga mat and accessories every time you practice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_Clear_Goals_and_Intentions\"><\/span>Set Clear Goals and Intentions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To start a yoga practice, you must set a clear intention and commit to it. Then, if you&#8217;re going to develop a yoga practice badly enough, you&#8217;ll find a way to make it work.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a good idea to start\u00a0by thinking about your intention and reminding yourself of the benefits you&#8217;ll get from doing yoga regularly.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to this, it can be helpful to set some clear goals as well. First, define what you want your practice to look like and what you want to accomplish, then\u00a0keep a journal to track your progress over time.<\/p>\n<p>Setting clear goals and tracking your progress\u00a0will help you stay committed and make it easier to build a yoga habit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reward_Yourself_After_Practicing\"><\/span>Reward\u00a0Yourself After Practicing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best tricks you can use to establish a yoga practice is rewarding yourself after following through.<\/p>\n<p>Consider giving yourself a special reward after practicing yoga. This will allow you to associate the positive feelings of getting your reward with your practice and provide you with something to look forward to.<\/p>\n<p>You may consider giving yourself a special snack or doing something else you enjoy right after your yoga ritual. This will help reinforce positive feelings, and you&#8217;ll feel rewarded for sticking to your habit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Developing_a_Yoga_Habit_Using_These_Tips\"><\/span>Developing a Yoga Habit Using These Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To start and maintain a healthy yoga habit, you should try using some of the tips and tricks listed above. By committing to your goals and taking your practice seriously, you&#8217;ll develop an excellent yoga habit that gets stronger over time.<\/p>\n<p>Are you looking for private yoga instruction? Book an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/booking\/book-yoga-class\">online private yoga class<\/a>\u00a0to work one-on-one with an instructor who can help you build a healthy yoga habit.<\/p>\n<p>We also offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/private-yoga-classes\">private yoga classes at home<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/yoga-classes-at-work\">group classes at your workplace<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogabeyondthestudio.com\/private-yoga-classes\/locations\">these select cities<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Almost 28% of Americans have tried taking a yoga class. However, many of them fail to establish a regular yoga practice. 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