Fit Yoga Into Your Busy Schedule

You already know the benefits of yoga, but sometimes it can be a challenge finding the time to practice. Busy schedules can often get in the way of establishing a routine yoga practice. Instead of neglecting your yoga lessons due to limited time, you can carefully construct a yoga routine that fits into your busy lifestyle.

Remember the Benefits of Yoga

It's important to remind yourself why you enjoy yoga so much. It has helped you to build a strong body, regained flexibility and has helped you to remain calm in stressful situations. Yoga has given you a positive outlook on life. 

Recall these benefits, as they will motivate you to maintain a consistent yoga practice. Just taking the time to remember these positive results, you are more inclined to return to an activity that reinforces these effects.

1. Schedule Yoga Like A Meeting

Even though you are motivated to practice yoga more regularly, it may be necessary to schedule it. Just as you have to schedule work meetings or other important appointments, treat yoga in the same way. Yoga is very important to you, so place it on your to-do list. Make your practice a high priority just like your other events and activities.

2. Examine Your Calendar

Determine days and times in which you can devote taking care of yourself. This could be before work, your lunch time break, or right after work. Block out those times to do morning Sun Salutes, for example, go to a yoga class near your work place, or meet with your online personal yoga instructor after your day on the job.

3. Some Is Better Than None

You may not be able to do this every day, but scheduling self-care time even once a week will still benefit you. Attending a 30 or 60-minute yoga class can leave you feeling refreshed and recharged, but if your busy schedule gets in the way, you can supplement longer yoga sessions with shorter practices to sustain good results.

5-Minute Meditation

Meditation is a resourceful tool to help you maintain a sense of calm during your full work days. Take a few minutes to sit still at your desk for some quiet breathing and meditation. You will find that it will rejuvenate you and clear your mind so you can proceed with your obligations.

Morning Stretch

You may not have time for a full yoga practice, but you can take a few minutes at the start of your day for a light stretch. Choose a pose that will give you the energy to proceed with your day. It may be a hip opener, a standing forward fold, or even a twisting pose. Implementing something in the morning, or any time of the day, will give you the satisfaction that you are continuing your self-proclaimed yoga promise to maintain a consistent practice. These are simple things you can do to incorporate yoga into your busy schedule.

4. Invest in Yoga

Another way to encourage yourself to establish a regular yoga practice with a busy schedule is to make a monetary investment. This may include buying a membership at your local studio or gym that offers yoga. Because you have paid for it, you are more likely to make the time to use your membership.

That same investment can come in the form of an online yoga membership. Some studios or independent yoga instructors offer affordable online yoga classes. Often these memberships include regularly posted yoga classes that you can stream at your convenience. This allows you to practice yoga at anytime that works in your schedule.

When you pay for something like yoga lessons or streaming yoga classes, you are acknowledging the value of yoga. More importantly, you are also valuing yourself. You know that you are worth it to pay for something like yoga. Yoga is something that is very positive in your life and you want to find ways to make it an ongoing habit even when you have a busy lifestyle. 

Above All, Make Yoga A Priority For You

You are important: your health and well-being are at stake, especially when you're constantly on the go. Scheduling something as beneficial as yoga into your life will only provide longevity and peace of mind. Take the time and make the investment in yoga and yourself and take a look at our online yoga membership, which gives you access to our online Yin & Vinyasa yoga classes, resources on yoga, and our most amazing online community.