June 29, 2018

Finding Tranquility: Transform Your Garage into a Yoga Studio

Yoga

Yoga can be an amazing way to relax and unwind, to improve your physical and mental health. However, to do that, you need a quiet, serene place where you can practice uninterrupted. That can be tough to find in your home. The good news is that your garage can be easily transformed with just a few basic steps.

Why Your Garage?

Why choose the garage? As one of the largest spaces in your home, it’s an ideal place to get away from it all and focus on breathing and flexibility. Even if you will continue using your garage to park your vehicles or as storage space, you can still make room for yourself. Not sure how?

Just a Few Simple Steps

To transform your garage into a personal yoga studio, you only need to:

  • Clean: Take the time to organize, tidy and sort the stuff you’re storing in your garage. Anything that doesn’t belong there should be rehomed. Clean everything up – wipe down tool storage, scrub the floors if necessary. Tidy and pack things up, and you’ll begin to see just how easy it is to transform this space into a tranquil haven.
  • A Touch of Color: Most garages are unpainted, or they’re plain white. That doesn’t lend itself well to creating a soothing yoga studio. Take things into your own hands – add some warm yellow paint, or use green to bring the natural world indoors.
  • Plan Your Station: Now that things have progressed a bit, you can plan where you want to have your studio. Bring things in that you’ll need, like your yoga mat and block, your music system, cushions, towels and all the other necessities.
  • Sound: During your yoga practice, follow along by streaming an online yoga class from your laptop, or soothe your senses with Zen music, or the sounds of nature.
  • Light Your World: The impact of lighting on our mood is incredible – you should ensure that you have the right tools to lift your mood. A garage door with all‑glass sections can be a great way to ensure plenty of natural light penetrates your garage. However, if you’re worried about security, you can opt for a metal/steel garage door, complete with satin or glue chip windows to allow in light and create a lovely, homey touch.
  • Keep It Warm: You can use your garage yoga studio year round, but only if you have a way to keep it warm in the winter. A portable heater is a great way to do that, particularly when combined with an insulated garage door.

That’s really all there is to it. Just a handful of steps are needed to transform your garage into a soothing, tranquil yoga studio. You can take things further if you like – refloor the garage, add mirrors, and more.

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