How To Do Yoga While You Travel
We all have the dates fixed on our calendars, we count down for the long-awaited day on which we are going on vacation. And let’s be honest, when we travel sometimes we tend to break the routines we create at home, such as: exercising, following a diet, practicing yoga, performing certain tasks, or even getting up early.
It is obvious that we seek and want to be more relaxed during this period of time and that is why we decide to break with our usual routine. But it is not necessary to spend a lot of time on our daily yoga session while we are traveling. If you do not know how to balance your yoga routine when you are traveling, here are a few tips on how you can do it:
Be consistent
It’s important to maintain consistency both at home and while traveling. We recommend that you choose a specific time of day to practice yoga and meditation, a certain number of days that you will practice, and on what days of the week you will do it. No matter where you go, try to stay motivated to make it easy to stick with your workouts.
Bring practical equipment with you
Once you’re packing everything into your suitcase, make sure you take a mat of a size that can fit in your luggage to come in handy and practice wherever you think is possible.
Set goals
Setting goals and objectives can be your greatest motivation to carry out your yoga sessions. Even while traveling, propose yourself to reach those daily goals or get as close as possible to those goals and you will see that it will be worth the effort.
Try to practice in public places
Do not be ashamed to practice in a public place, such as the common areas of the hotel, on the terrace or balcony, in a garden where it is allowed. If you want to block out the noise around you, don’t forget to pack your headphones and choose music that helps you relax and clear your mind as well.
Something is better than nothing
There are times when pushing yourself can make you feel overwhelmed. Don’t blame or punish yourself if one day you can’t make it to your session for the day. You can try doing it for a few minutes to clear your head and relax, without being pressured to skip your exercise for the day. As we have already said, doing just a couple of minutes of yoga a day while traveling is better than doing nothing.
Remember that taking care of your mental and physical health will help you feel better. We hope you keep enjoying summer, have a safe travels during your vacations and lasting memories
New to yoga? At PIES Fitness Yoga Studio in Alexandria, VA we believe everyone should be able to experience the benefits of yoga. We strive to offer over 30 intimate classes weekly that are accessible to all, especially those new to yoga!