If you don't have space to roll out your mat, Bea McMullen, an instructor at mang'Oh yoga in New York City, says you can use your space as a helpful prop. "If you're looking for more of a workout, plank is great. If you don't have space for plank, you can do plank (slash push-up) off of a desk or off of a stationary kitchen counter," McMullen says. To do so:
- Put your hands on a stationary surface.
- Lean forward with your wrists under your shoulders, adjusting how far you are from the surface based on your desired intensity.
Johnna Warren, an instructor at Yoga Oasis in Tucson, AZ, adds that there are several similar ways to utilize the things in your home to help make poses more comfortable. "If you don't have a yoga blanket, you can use a towel. If you don't have a yoga strap you can use a tie or a belt or a dog leash, and if you don't have blocks, you can use books," Warren says, which is especially helpful for college students living in small dorm rooms.
