How to Create a Retreat at Home?

Creating a yoga retreat at home is simply enjoying your time to relax after working five days a week. You do not need to purchase expensive items to enjoy your Yoga retreat at home. However, it is recommended to make a schedule before beginning your retreat at home. Besides making a schedule, set some time to clean your rooms where you will have your retreat. Make your room cozy, inviting, and relaxing to practice yoga and meditation.

Nonetheless, select soothing colors for your décor. Add cushions, yoga mats, pillows, bolsters, blocks, and other items that you use for your yoga practice. Have a theme such as love, hope, grace, gratitude, joy, strength, and other feelings you want to use for your mantras. Animal print themes can also be used in yoga because animals are examples of agility, strength, and bravery. Use bright colors and neutral colors for your décor, yoga equipment, and yoga clothing. 

In addition, make a list of the meals you want to have during your yoga retreat days at home. It is recommended to use fresh fruits, grains, protein, salads, soups, and healthy snacks. As well as having tea, herbal tea, mineral water, lemon water, or juice. Also, water infused with fresh herbs such as mint, cucumber, or fresh fruits. Yogurt mixed with fresh fruit for breakfast or as a snack are other examples for planning your retreat meals. 

Vegan meals, plant-based meals, or any other healthy meals that you enjoy. After you have planned your meals, yoga theme, and décor; Select music to help you relax. Make a playlist for your retreat. Silent your phone or put do not disturb before you practice your meditation, mindfulness, or yoga. Do not forget to change your blankets, pillowcases, and bed décor pillows before you start your retreat at home. 

Use aromatherapy, incense, or a diffuser to help you feel serene. Play nature sounds especially if you use animal themes for your retreat. Have a journal, paint, color, or other activities to do between your yoga practice. Include home-made facials, essential oils with carrier oils, and bath salts for a warm relaxing bath. Add self-care activities as well as avoiding electronic devices. 

Permit your body and mind to relax. Practice grace with your yoga poses and with your movements between poses. Be kind to yourself and strive for natural relaxation. Do not force your body and mind to relax. Make your bedroom comfortable and keep track of your bedroom room temperature. 

Set a timer to begin your meditation and yoga retreat at home. Use your garden to cut fresh flowers to decorate your dining table. Also, use your fresh flowers for meditation and for using flower petals for your journal. Make a nature journal using leaves from your garden or draw your garden plants on your journal. Make sure to have a selection of books to read and to motivate you to relax. 

Before you begin to do your yoga retreat at home, make sure you have two- or three-day offs from work. Also, use your vacation days to relax at home and create a hotel room environment. Be creative when decorating your retreat rooms at home. Vary your yoga poses and eat your meals on your patio. Have a picnic in your garden. 

Adjust your retreat activities if you feel sleepy or the weather changes. Make a second schedule in case you need to change it due to interruptions, distractions, or household repairs. Nevertheless, make a planner ahead of time for your retreat at home. Include your family and friends for practicing yoga at home as well as spending quality time with them. Invite them for one or two days for a yoga retreat at home. 

Also, set one day aside for practicing yoga by yourself. Concentrate on yourself and think with positivity. Take care of yourself and enjoy your time off from work. Below are links for creating your retreat at home. Happy National Yoga Awareness Month!

 

10 Steps to Have a Yoga Retreat at Home-Do You:

10 Steps to Have a Yoga Retreat at Home-Do You

Setting Up a Yoga Retreat at Home-Kiran Singh:

Setting Up a Yoga Retreat at Home-Kiran Singh

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