Yoga Guest Article from Sheila Johnson

How to Amp Up Your Yoga Routine on a Budget

Yoga is one of the best ways to get your body fit, and many people have found other benefits that come with it as well. When used in conjunction with meditation, yoga can also reduce stress, help individuals relieve anxiety, and alleviate the effects of depression. Once you find a routine that works, however, you might be inclined to stick with it for a while, and that can become boring. When you get bored with exercise, you’re far less likely to stick with it. Also, when you drop off in your routine, it can lead to negativity where your self-esteem is concerned.

Fortunately, there are things you can do to amp up your yoga routine without spending a ton of money. Most of us are on a budget these days, so it’s important to find simple ways to make your exercises fun and refreshing. Rather than going all-out on a membership to a studio, look for yoga tutorials online or via an app, or create an inexpensive home gym.

Read on for a few easy, budget-friendly ways to boost your yoga routine.

Add an App

There are many yoga apps that can help you with your routine — Pocket Yoga is a good place to get started — so look for one or two that will boost your regimen and help you stay on track, even when you’re on the go. If you need to turn your phone into a mobile hotspot, look for a new device that fits your budget and still has all the features you want. 

Find the Right Tools

Yoga is one of the easiest workouts to refresh because you can add and change out different tools to make it different each time. Stability balls and yoga straps are all wonderful items that can be used within a yoga workout, so do some research to find the right tools for your needs. These are all budget-friendly items and can be gathered one at a time in order to create an inexpensive home gym, where you can fit in exercise any time you want. Make sure you do your homework to help you determine which poses and stretches work best with each item. Additionally, if you want to help cut the cost of these purchases, look online for coupons and promo codes for stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Get Outside

Sometimes, a change of scenery is just the thing to get excited about your exercise routine again. The great thing about yoga is that it’s adaptable for just about any person or place, so you can take it outside and enjoy the mental health benefits of spending time in nature. You might even find an outdoor class you can take; many classes these days allow you to bring your dog along, which will help you beat stress in the cutest way possible. If your budget won’t allow for a class, simply take your mat and phone into a shady spot and practice poses on your own.

Find a Friend

Workouts are much better when you don’t have to do them alone, so find a friend who will practice along with you. Set up a time to get together each week, or meet up on your lunch break. Not only is this a great way to change up your routine, but it will also boost your self-confidence and motivation to have a friend with you, and it may even help to elevate your mood. 

Boosting your yoga routine doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. With some simple changes, you can make your workout work for you without spending a ton of money, and you can ensure that your motivation doesn’t waver at the same time.

How to Amp Up Your Yoga Routine on a Budget

Yoga is one of the best ways to get your body fit, and many people have found other benefits that come with it as well. When used in conjunction with meditation, yoga can also reduce stress, help individuals relieve anxiety, and alleviate the effects of depression. Once you find a routine that works, however, you might be inclined to stick with it for a while, and that can become boring. When you get bored with exercise, you’re far less likely to stick with it. Also, when you drop off in your routine, it can lead to negativity where your self-esteem is concerned.

Fortunately, there are things you can do to amp up your yoga routine without spending a ton of money. Most of us are on a budget these days, so it’s important to find simple ways to make your exercises fun and refreshing. Rather than going all-out on a membership to a studio, look for yoga tutorials online or via an app, or create an inexpensive home gym.

Read on for a few easy, budget-friendly ways to boost your yoga routine.

Add an App

There are many yoga apps that can help you with your routine — Pocket Yoga is a good place to get started — so look for one or two that will boost your regimen and help you stay on track, even when you’re on the go. If you need to turn your phone into a mobile hotspot, look for a new device that fits your budget and still has all the features you want. 

Find the Right Tools

Yoga is one of the easiest workouts to refresh because you can add and change out different tools to make it different each time. Stability balls and yoga straps are all wonderful items that can be used within a yoga workout, so do some research to find the right tools for your needs. These are all budget-friendly items and can be gathered one at a time in order to create an inexpensive home gym, where you can fit in exercise any time you want. Make sure you do your homework to help you determine which poses and stretches work best with each item. Additionally, if you want to help cut the cost of these purchases, look online for coupons and promo codes for stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Get Outside

Sometimes, a change of scenery is just the thing to get excited about your exercise routine again. The great thing about yoga is that it’s adaptable for just about any person or place, so you can take it outside and enjoy the mental health benefits of spending time in nature. You might even find an outdoor class you can take; many classes these days allow you to bring your dog along, which will help you beat stress in the cutest way possible. If your budget won’t allow for a class, simply take your mat and phone into a shady spot and practice poses on your own.

Find a Friend

Workouts are much better when you don’t have to do them alone, so find a friend who will practice along with you. Set up a time to get together each week, or meet up on your lunch break. Not only is this a great way to change up your routine, but it will also boost your self-confidence and motivation to have a friend with you, and it may even help to elevate your mood. 

Boosting your yoga routine doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. With some simple changes, you can make your workout work for you without spending a ton of money, and you can ensure that your motivation doesn’t waver at the same time.

How to Amp Up Your Yoga Routine on a Budget

Yoga is one of the best ways to get your body fit, and many people have found other benefits that come with it as well. When used in conjunction with meditation, yoga can also reduce stress, help individuals relieve anxiety, and alleviate the effects of depression. Once you find a routine that works, however, you might be inclined to stick with it for a while, and that can become boring. When you get bored with exercise, you’re far less likely to stick with it. Also, when you drop off in your routine, it can lead to negativity where your self-esteem is concerned.

Fortunately, there are things you can do to amp up your yoga routine without spending a ton of money. Most of us are on a budget these days, so it’s important to find simple ways to make your exercises fun and refreshing. Rather than going all-out on a membership to a studio, look for yoga tutorials online or via an app, or create an inexpensive home gym.

Read on for a few easy, budget-friendly ways to boost your yoga routine.

Add an App

There are many yoga apps that can help you with your routine — Pocket Yoga is a good place to get started — so look for one or two that will boost your regimen and help you stay on track, even when you’re on the go. If you need to turn your phone into a mobile hotspot, look for a new device that fits your budget and still has all the features you want. 

Find the Right Tools

Yoga is one of the easiest workouts to refresh because you can add and change out different tools to make it different each time. Stability balls and yoga straps are all wonderful items that can be used within a yoga workout, so do some research to find the right tools for your needs. These are all budget-friendly items and can be gathered one at a time in order to create an inexpensive home gym, where you can fit in exercise any time you want. Make sure you do your homework to help you determine which poses and stretches work best with each item. Additionally, if you want to help cut the cost of these purchases, look online for coupons and promo codes for stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Get Outside

Sometimes, a change of scenery is just the thing to get excited about your exercise routine again. The great thing about yoga is that it’s adaptable for just about any person or place, so you can take it outside and enjoy the mental health benefits of spending time in nature. You might even find an outdoor class you can take; many classes these days allow you to bring your dog along, which will help you beat stress in the cutest way possible. If your budget won’t allow for a class, simply take your mat and phone into a shady spot and practice poses on your own.

Find a Friend

Workouts are much better when you don’t have to do them alone, so find a friend who will practice along with you. Set up a time to get together each week, or meet up on your lunch break. Not only is this a great way to change up your routine, but it will also boost your self-confidence and motivation to have a friend with you, and it may even help to elevate your mood. 

Boosting your yoga routine doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. With some simple changes, you can make your workout work for you without spending a ton of money, and you can ensure that your motivation doesn’t waver at the same time.

Sheila Johnson
ZENthusiast
Sheila@wellsheila.net
wellsheila.net



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