DIY Yoga Sequence for Traveling

I've recently had a lot of students and friends ask me about what/how they should practice when they are unable to attend a yoga class because it's summer time and everyone is out and about, traveling around the world, doing lots of eating and lots of walking! So I decided to share a few tips! 

When you are on vacation or traveling, lets face it, you don't want to do anything too strenuous or difficult. So I would make that very clear that you want a yoga sequence that isn't going to take up 2 hours of your precious vacation day! So I would recommend keeping it short and sweet so that you can do it often, maybe every other day while you're on the road. 

1. WARM UP: Start with 3 rounds of Surya Namaskara A (Sun Salutation A). If you have a little more time to spare, add in 3 rounds of Surya Namaskara B (Sun Salutation B). If you don't know what those are, look it up, easy to find :) 

2. STANDING POSTURES: Do a couple of standing postures that you would like to do today. For example, Virabadrasana 1,2,3 (Warrior 1,2,3) are all great options. Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) and Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) are also great. SO many options, take your pick!

3. BALANCE: I like to throw in something that challenges my balance. This can be anything from Tree Pose to Crow Pose! Balance on your hands, balance on your feet, pick one or both!

4. SEATED POSTURES: Now we take it to the floor. Depending how much time you have, I would select 1-3 seated postures and try to include at least 1 forward folding and 1 twist. Good examples are Paschimotanasana, Marichyasana C, and Janu Sirsasana. 

5. BACKWARD BENDING: Bow Pose, Locust Pose, Camel Pose, Bridge Pose, Wheel Pose, the list goes on!! Pick your pose :) Again, depending on how much time you have, pick 1-3 postures that will give you some backward bending. 

6. INVERSION: Go upside down! Work on your handstands, headstands, or even just lay on your back with your legs up against a wall, that's an inversion too! I do that on my low energy days or when it's my time of the month (hehe). 

7. MEDITATE: Sit comfortably and still for 5 minutes. 

8. RELAX: Lay on your back, comfortably and still for 5 minutes. Aka. Savasana. 

Ok there it is! That's my recommendation on how to create a yoga sequence while you're traveling. Depending how much of it you do, it can take you anywhere from 20-40 minutes if you follow my advice here. Give it a go! Let me know what you think.