Practicing at home · AsanaFlows editorial · 29 October 2026
How to describe the yoga practice you want
You do not need to know Sanskrit pose names to ask for a yoga class. Describe what you want to do, the time you have and the movements you prefer. Specific everyday language is enough.
Give the class one main purpose
Start with a sentence about today: ‘I want a quiet practice after work’ or ‘I want to move before sitting at my desk’. A single priority makes the request easier to interpret than asking for strength, flexibility, balance and relaxation all at once. You can still add a secondary preference, such as finishing with a few minutes lying down.
Add time and pace separately
A short class does not have to be fast, and a long class does not have to be slow. State both: ‘Twenty minutes, unhurried transitions, with time to understand each instruction.’ If you prefer continuous movement or longer holds, say that explicitly. Include your familiarity with yoga if it affects how much explanation you want.
Describe your setup and preferences
Mention the space and equipment you actually have: a mat, a chair or no props. Say whether you prefer standing, floor work or a mixture. Describe movements you want to leave out in plain language. You do not need to share medical records to state a movement preference. A request for adaptation is not a diagnosis or an assessment of what is medically appropriate.
Put it together
Try: ‘I have twenty minutes after work. I want an easy-paced practice with clear spoken instructions, mostly standing and no weight through my hands. I have a mat and no other props. Please leave time to settle in and finish quietly.’ Read the proposed sequence before starting. If it includes something you meant to exclude, clarify the request rather than assuming the system understood it.
Request it through AsanaFlows
You can save your practice request on AsanaFlows and create an account to return to it. Access is currently by invitation. An AI assistant can also use our agent guide to save a request with your permission. Saving a request does not mean that a video has been generated or that a payment has been taken.