10 Home Yoga Room Ideas to Design Your Perfect Home Yoga Studio

Benefits of Having a Home Yoga Room

Whether you’re looking to relieve some stress, get in a quick workout, or find a spiritual connection, yoga could be the answer! Setting up a yoga room in your home gives you the freedom to practice any time, without a lengthy commute or costly studio membership fees. Which means having a home yoga room could potentially save you money.

How to Create a Yoga Room at Home

Setting up a home yoga room doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive! You can transform any room or area in your home into an inspiring yoga space; the key is to not overdo it and keep it simple. Keep reading for yoga room ideas and inspiration.

1. Select Your Space

The first step in creating your home yoga room is selecting a space. Your yoga area should be a place that, above all else, brings you to a peaceful state and allows you to escape from stress. It can be a part of your home gym, a corner in your living room, or even its very own dedicated room. Wherever you decide to set up a yoga room, remember this is a place to realign with your environment, so you’ll want to choose a space that allows you to do so.

2. Be Mindful of Your Flooring 

Flooring is arguably one of the most important design choices when it comes to designing a yoga room. Yoga mats can be slippery so tile or flooring that provides grip and resists moisture is best. Be cautious for loose rugs and mats as these can cause tripping.

3. Declutter Your Space

A clear space is essential to keeping a relaxed mind. A cluttered space can lead to a cluttered mind and can take your focus off what matters most: your yoga practice. Remove anything that doesn’t serve a purpose to you and keep your décor as minimalist and functional as possible.  

4. Get Basic Yoga Equipment 

If you don’t already own yoga equipment, you’ll need to invest in some for your room. Basic yoga equipment includes mats, blocks, and a yoga towel. You don’t have to start out with buying expensive gear, a basic mat and props will do the trick. Once you’ve selected your items, make sure you have an accessible place to store them to keep your space neat.  

5. Set the Mood with Lighting

Having the proper lighting can help set you up for success in yoga. It’s best to have natural versus artificial light, as natural light can boost your serotonin levels. Don’t have natural light? No worries, the next best thing: light therapy lamps! These may help to release melatonin and serotonin to help wake you up and keep you in a calm state. You can even adjust the light therapy lamp for different colors to further promote relaxation, like blue and green lights.

6. Choose Calming Colors

Having the right colors is important for the overall ambiance. You want to make the area feel inviting and have colors that help you relax and promote calmness. Colors that mimic earth tones like greens and browns or lighter tones like blues and lavenders can help achieve a calmer state. You’ll want to avoid bright colors like red and yellow, as these can stimulate negative emotions.

7. Include Mirrors for Alignment 

Yoga is a beautiful and relaxing practice, but let’s be real, sometimes poses can be challenging, and losing your balance happens. Adding mirrors can help to eliminate this issue, or at least help you work on your skills. With mirrors, you’ll be able to stay properly aligned which is important for avoiding injuries and being stable. Plus, mirrors can make the area feel more open, which is especially nice if you’re working with a small space.

8. Incorporate Nature & Plants

A great way to decorate and bring some life into your space is with nature! You can include low light indoor plants like snake plants, devil’s ivy, and many others. If natural light is hard to come by in your space, try incorporating natural elements, like driftwood and crystals.

9. Add Sensory Elements

When practicing yoga, it’s important to dive into all the elements including sounds and scents. Sounds like meditation or Zen music can help you relax and connect inward. Not to mention, filling your space with calming sounds can help drown out any external noises that might be distracting. Scent is a strong force that can help you reach states of peacefulness. Try using candles, incense, or essential oil diffusers to maximize your environment. We recommend calming aromas like lavender and sage.

10. Add Yoga Décor

Nothing makes a room more inspiring than the proper décor! Try keeping décor to a minimum, less is more, and be intentional with your decorations. You can hang up tapestries and textile art to make the area pop. Or try including some crystals to add décor with a purpose. Crystals are known for their energy abilities, which can help create an energizing and calming environment. Most of all remember to keep the space inviting. For more décor inspiration, check out our Home Yoga Room Inspiration Board on Pinterest! 

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