Guidance7 min read
Building a Home Practice
Published February 1, 2026 · Elham Jamshidian

Home practice fails when it depends on motivation. It succeeds when it depends on structure. Pick a time, a mat location, and a minimum duration you can keep on your worst day.
My default 20-minute template: 3 minutes breath, 10 minutes mobility or standing work, 5 minutes rest. Same template, different poses — that's enough variety.
Props help. A folded blanket, a book as block, a chair for balance — all count. Remove friction first; add ambition later.