There’s a lot of benefits to practising at home. First of all, there’s zero commute: no headache of fighting through traffic, trying to find a parking spot (if you drive), dealing with inclement weather, or showing up at a studio one minute after class has started just to find the door is locked. Preserving sanity, when it comes to commuting, is paramount.
There’s also less performance anxiety. We can let go of the pressure of having to conform, and instead can modify the practice to suit our needs without worrying about how that might look to others.
There’s the flexibility: join the class live if you can, and/or do the replay. Bonus if you get to do both, and notice how the same practice lands differently, depending on the day / mood.
And this: it’s much easier to chat one-on-one before / after class. We can take advantage of the flexibility that this format allows, and talk about how to modify the practice so that it makes the most sense for the current version of you.
There are other benefits (like getting to practise alongside your pet, tee hee), and they’re as individual as we each are. Not everything works for everybody, so ultimately it’s about finding what works for you.
I’ve been teaching online for five years and I’m very thankful for the folks who have shown up and continue to show up. I’d like to continue doing this for at least five more years, which means I have to acknowledge that the cost of living is changing. As a result, I’ll be raising the price of 4-week livestream sessions by $10 in 2025. I think this is still quite affordable, and hopefully you see the value in it as well.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out here.
Take care and be well,
Adrienne