With busy schedules, the commute to work, school run and a house to keep in order it can be difficult and sometimes a big ask to find some time to exercise. It can be a struggle to try to fit it all in, but Matalan have collaborated with fitness guru Niki Wibrow to create an innovative exercise routine that kills two birds with one stone, bath yoga.
Yep, you read that right, bath yoga, and it’s not as crazy as it sounds! The bathroom is one of the most frequently used rooms in the house and we tend to take baths to relax so why not incorporate some exercise into the equation too. The warm water will help to stretch out your muscles, create a calming and stress free atmosphere.
I was asked by Matalan Direct to try the bath yoga routines at home and admittedly I was skeptical because it does sound like a strange concept even if there appears to be some logical sense to it. There are two videos, one for fitness and flexibility and the other specifically for after work, both are roughly 25 minutes long.
What surprised me the most is that not all the exercises are performed in the bath tub, like the name would suggest. They can easily be down outside of the bathroom if you’re not keen on practising yoga in there and besides not everyone has a bathroom large enough to swing a cat in let alone practise yoga. However, I gave it the benefit of the doubt and took it seriously.
I’m not really a bath person, and when I do have a bath it’s more of an indulgent treat. This is the main reason that I’m happy that 80% of the routine is done outside the bath tub and can easily be done elsewhere. The workout in the water is designed to encourage relaxation and I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
Do I think that there is a place for bath yoga? Well, it certainly isn’t going to be for everyone and there are plenty of other yoga routines that stimulate relaxation outside the bathroom. The routine itself is great and I would happily do that again, but I wouldn’t necessarily be in a rush to do the part in the bath simply because I’m more of a shower gal. Either way, it was interesting to try a different style of yoga and I understand the theory behind it but not sure how well it will transfer to everyday life.
Have you ever heard of bath yoga or anything similar? Do you think it’s something that you would enjoy?
*Sponsored by Matalan Direct, but all opinions are my own
Oh blimey, whatever next! I am a bath person, almost to the point of obsession – I take one most nights. But I really can’t see myself performing yoga in it (or around it). One thing I fill my bath deep, so performing yoga would be impossible without sploshing water everwhere. I also take a deep bath because I like the feeling of being cocooned in a soothing blanket of water. I’m in there to relax, not spring into some yoga action, lol! Tx
Ha! Love the way you put that. You can actually do the routine outside the bath too. 🙂
I have never heard of this! Would be relaxing to take a bath while doing yoga…
It did find the relaxation part really calming.
I have never heard of bath yoga before. I am not sure it is for me though, as bath time is me time, and I get to just relax 🙂
Ha! It is a funny one to get your head around. Only about 20% (relaxation part) is done in the bath though so your not thrashing water around everywhere.
I’ve never heard of bath yoga but it does intrigue me, I have recently got into doing “normal” yoga, no water apart from what I drink but this does sound pretty cool. I think I will have a go, I am always up for something new and if I can get some extra relaxation and a little workout at the same time in my bath then why not!
OMG That Picture is INCREDIBLE! also, I want to get in my bath now! Just to try this! Looks very interesting 😀