Yoga at OHM Schedule w/ Victor 10/16-10/22/2023: Matters of the Mat: What Your Mat Placement Says About You

“The best place to be is exactly where you are.” – Anonymous

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When it comes to matters of mat placement, there’s a general consensus among most yogis: we all have a favorite spot. Whether it’s the front and center or the coveted back corner, our go-to spots are precious. Ask a fellow yogi why a spot is their favorite and some might have an answer. I don’t want anyone looking at me; I need to see what other people are doing; I prefer to be by the window. Others might say I don’t really know; I just like it here. While a variety of factors are at play, where you put your mat may say something about your mentality. YogaJournal recently published an article looking to unpack the reasoning behind mat placement in the yoga room. What they found was that where you put your mat may say more about you than you realized.


THE FRONT
Yogis who march to the front of the room typically feel uninhibited by others in the space. They tend to be confident in their practice and trust that they can rely on the teacher’s verbal cuing as well as their own experience. Another reason some yogis opt for the front row is to eliminate comparison. Sure, fellow yogis are beside you but the constant reminder of what others’ asana looks like is quite literally out of sight…and therefore, perhaps out of mind. Many find that being in the front reduces distractions and enhances their ability to dive inward.

THE BACK
Newcomers, observers, or those with a bit less confidence in their physical practice tend to gravitate towards the back of the room. This makes sense, especially if coming to yoga feels outside the norm to begin with. On the flip side, there may be a certain sense of confidence to setting up in the back. The back row bunch don’t need others to see how they’re flowing; they are secure in the poses they choose to practice. Additionally, being in the back may encourage some yogis to try out new poses they would otherwise avoid. The perception of fewer eyes on them may help practitioners experiment in unexpected ways.

THE MIDDLE
Middle-of-the-room yogis make up the majority of the class. Left to take in all the sights, sounds, and sweat of their surroundings, these practitioners are immersed in it all. The energy in the middle of the room tends to be that of the middle of a dance floor. Neither a follower nor a leader in this sense, middle-room yogis embrace the pack. These yogis tend to trust their practices, especially if they’re doing inversions or arm balances in the center of the room. Still, they tend to appreciate the inspiration that is all around them and may use it to challenge themselves.

THE OUTLIERS
Of course, there will always be those yoga rebels who throw caution to the wind and will set up wherever there’s an open rectangle. May we all aspire to be like these yogis, as they are able to practice true mental flexibility, an area in which we could all grow.

Whether in the front, middle, back, or off to the side, the next time you roll out your mat, know that wherever you place it is exactly where you’re supposed to be.  


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MONDAY: 10/16/2023
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SATURDAY: 10/21/2023
8:30 am -- Sweat Fest Yoga

SUNDAY: 10/22/2023
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