The empirical science of Ayurveda has long recognized the power of repetition. Modern psychology also embraces this idea: Rituals and routines can provide us with support, inner peace, and help stabilize our nervous system—especially during intense phases of life, but also in everyday life.
In this article, we'll show you why a regular yoga practice is so much more than "just exercise," how you can create your personal yoga routine lovingly and without pressure—and how you can complement it with breathing exercises (breathwork), small rituals, and sustainable yoga products to make your everyday life more mindful and balanced. If you'd like to delve deeper into the topic of evening routines, check out our article on evening routines with yoga by María Eskitxabel.
Psychological effects of routines: security for body and mind
Our minds love repetition. It provides orientation, conveys reliability—and thus a deep sense of security. In psychology, this is referred to as the "psychological sense of security," which arises from fixed structures and rituals.
This feeling activates the parasympathetic nervous system—the mode of regeneration, digestion, and inner healing. Regular routines can help us step out of constant stress and enter a state of calm and grounding.
Ayurveda also says: “Regularity creates calm.” Daily rituals are healing and stabilizing, especially for the airy, often restless Vata dosha – whether through yoga, meditation, or loving self-care.
Yoga as a lived routine – but without compulsion
In yoga practice, we experience this calming power of repetition directly. Repeated practice of certain asanas, conscious breathing, or simply the regular unrolling of your hejhej mat – all of these act as an inner anchor.
Perhaps you've already experienced it: A gentle cat-cow pose, a few deep breaths in child's pose, a conscious forward bend – all of these help you move from thinking to feeling. These familiar sequences of movements are like a loving hug for your nervous system.
Important: Routines are allowed to change. What feels good to you today may feel completely different tomorrow. Yoga isn't a to-do on your list, but a gift to yourself. Design your practice intuitively—with compassion instead of pressure to perform.
Tip: Use sustainable tools like the hejhej-bolster or our organic cotton eyepillows to make your practice even more relaxing.
Breathwork: The power of conscious breathing
An often underestimated but incredibly powerful ritual is breathwork—conscious breathing exercises. Your breath is always there and is one of our most powerful tools—yet we often barely notice it in everyday life. Through targeted techniques, you can use your breath to reduce stress, energize yourself, or relax.
Just a few minutes a day can make a big difference. Simple exercises like these, especially in the morning or evening, are particularly effective:
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Box Breathing (4-4-4-4)
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Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing)
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Conscious abdominal breathing
On our YouTube channel we have a guided breathwork class with the wonderful Anja for you:
Mini rituals for more mindfulness in everyday life
Not only on the mat, but also in everyday life, small rituals can have a big impact. Just three conscious breaths in the morning before reaching for your phone can make a difference.
More ideas for micro-rituals:
– In the evening, a warm foot bath with essential oil
– Consciously drink a cup of herbal tea
– A short journaling session at the window with a view of nature
– A short meditation with our hejhej-pillow
These little islands of repetition help you stay connected to yourself, without pressure, without obligation.
Conclusion: Repetition as an invitation to connection
Whether through yoga, breathwork, or small mindfulness rituals, repetition is a path to inner stability. It reminds you again and again that you are safe, that you can return – to yourself.
Design your routines intuitively and lovingly, not out of a sense of obligation. Feel what you need right now. It's not about perfection—it's about presence.
How about 15 minutes of Vinyasa Yoga with Lulu to energize you?
