5 Reasons to Take Your Yoga Practice to the Studio
Practicing at home can be convenient—and cheaper—but stepping into a dedicated yoga studio unlocks something deeper.
Here are five reasons your body and mind will thank you for bringing your practice into a studio space:
1. Expert Eyes & Guidance 🧘♀️
In a studio you’re never alone. The loving attention of an instructor—and even the quiet awareness of fellow students—keeps you motivated and focused. A certified teacher can offer tips, support, and real-time alignment guidance to help you move safely and deepen your practice.
2. Motivating Community 🌿
There’s a special energy that comes from breathing and flowing together. The warmth of a supportive group keeps you consistent, inspired, and connected.
3. Distraction-Free Sanctuary ✨
No dishes, no to-do list—just a calm, purpose-built space where you can fully arrive, reset, and reconnect with yourself.
4. Props & Comfort at Your Fingertips 🪷
High-quality props make a difference! Bolsters, blocks, blankets, balls, chairs, straps, and more are ready for you. All you need to bring is yourself and a willingness to breathe.
5. Inspiration & Growth 📈
Studio classes are thoughtfully planned and a little different every time—keeping you motivated, curious, and always learning. You’ll discover new poses, revisit beloved ones, and find comfort in teachers who know your practice.
I know for myself, I have a dedicated space, a flash yoga mat, all the props, candles, music… everything I need for the perfect at-home yoga practice. And yet… it’s never been that successful.
Don’t get me wrong—I do practice yoga at home. But it’s usually 20 minutes or so, and I’m often distracted: making to-do lists in my mind, checking my phone (sigh…), patting the dog, and the list could go on.
When I practice in a studio, as much as my mind still wants to make lists and plan out the rest of my day, I have to give in to the fact that I’m here—and I have this dedicated time to connect with ME. A yoga studio has this beautiful way of helping us drop in and tune the rest of our busy lives out, giving that much-needed space and peace—even if at times all it feels like is chaos.
There are a million excuses for why you shouldn’t carve out the time in your day to head to your local studio. But I guess the real question is: at what expense?
What does your yoga practice give you? How does it benefit your day-to-day life—reduce stress, minimise pain, or help you feel less scattered? Whatever it is… no one ever regrets taking the time to turn up, turn in, and give those well-deserved minutes back to themselves.
Im excited to announce I am now teaching regular classes in three beautiful North shore studios!
Hōm Studio in Milford
Yoga Sanctuary in Mairangi Bay
SoulSprite Fitness in Devonport
Look forward to seeing you on the mat!
Nicole