Jan 2021 Update: This is a repost from a blog post I wrote back in 2018 – but I added a little bit of spice to make it COVID-relevant and show off some new products that I’m loving. Thank you to Shaman’s Market for the products!
How Can I Get Into Yoga Online in 2021?
Hey friends! 2021 is here, and although we all hoped to wake up to COVID being a big, bad dream – it’s not. So I wanted to bring back a blog post I wrote three years ago, with some recommendations about where to practice Yoga online.
Personally, I’ve chosen to stay out of the Yoga studio in 2020. The studios I’ve practiced at in the past have not been strict about mask usage, and I didn’t want any grocery store trips or occasional outdoor coffee shop visits to result in spreading COVID to the Yoga community. Yoga, to me, is about showing up for people on your mat. If that means metaphorically showing up by staying home and sacrificing group practice to keep everyone safe, I’m willing to wait until I’m vaccinated to join my fellow Yogis face-to-face. Plus, I’ve been hosting monthly Yin classes on Zoom and recording meditations on Insight Timer – there are ways for us to connect virtually, and I’m willing to explore them in 2021.
(Interested in joining the Yin classes? Reach out to me on Instagram – @climb_and_flow – and I’ll add you to the list!)
#YogaGoals for 2021
There is still room for exploration within the Yoga practice, even if you’re not at a studio or paying a membership. As you can see, I’ve been given a beautiful gift from the team at Shamans Market: Palo Santo and an Avalokiteshvara Singing Bowl.
The Palo Santo fills my apartment with a relaxing scent and the singing bowl makes my meditation practice that much more relaxing! Thank you again, Shamans Market!
On the bottom of the bowl is the Avalokiteshvara mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum. This chant suggests that through the union of the practice and wisdom, you can transform yourself into a being with pure mind, body, and soul. Is there a better mantra for a new year?
My goal for this year is to bring this mantra, and this singing bowl into my practice. I am so grateful to Shamans Market for this gift, and I recommend checking them out if you are looking to enhance your year with a singing bowl, Palo Santo, or essential oils! There is so much stuff on their website.
And in the meantime, if you’re looking to explore some at-home Yoga practices, look no further! All of these resources and flows are available online.
Enjoy! Namaste!