YOGID-19, Quarantoga, Downward Corona Dog.

/ Your Yoga Therapy/

Yes, while the Corona Virus is a very serious situation, sometimes the best thing to do is laugh… and continue practising.

Here is how to get your home studio organised so you can do yoga at home.

  1. Hang your OM symbols, burn some incense, turn your salt lamp on (optional)

  2. Get the kids to clear their junk out of the lounge room. You could even yoga outside where you may have to ask the kids to move the trampoline (optional)

  3. Grab your vacuum cleaner and create a dog hair free zone (optional)

Creating a dog hair free space.

Creating a dog hair free space.

3. Missed the opportunity before you got stuck at home to go to Kmart and buy a mat, a block and a strap? Don’t worry. Search in the back of the pantry for the bottle of chutney that great Aunt Beryl gave you two Christmases ago, or take out one of the many pasta sauces you stocked up on recently. If you panic bought toilet paper you could use one of the many rolls you still have, or if you missed out and are using the shower after you have done your business, you can simply place your hand on your shin, your thigh, a book, a chair, a child, your dog. Use a tea towel or a belt as a strap and without a mat you can lay directly on the floor or a towel.

If you don’t want to vacuum don’t even get down on the floor, stay standing or sit in a chair. (props are nice but optional)

4. Get online and search for a video to yog-along to. (optional)

5. Just do something! Doing nothing is not an option. You don’t need to follow anyone - do what movements feel nice, take notice of your breathing. Have a go of what you tried in a class previously. Be still, notice. Flow with your breath. Try something less active and relaxing before bed and something more active in the morning. (NOT OPTIONAL)

6. Dogs, cats and children will join you. (this is not optional - they have a way of knowing when you are trying to yoga)

7. Post multiple photos to social media showing everyone what you have done. (optional - but I’d really like to see you all so send them to me :-) )

I know this is a teeny bit funny but I take continuing on with a yoga practice at home really seriously, especially in these stressful times. If you do however want a personalised yoga practice please email me. If you can wait until next week I will be starting online classes for you.

Seriously, I want photos of you and your pets doing yoga!!!

Sandra