I Do not Have Time for Yoga, I Have a House to Run!

As a yoga teacher, I hear this all the time from moms: "Yoga class? Yeah, right! Between cooking, cleaning, laundry, and chasing after kids, who has time for that?

If I Find an hour for a yoga class, I would rather sleep."

And honestly, I get it. Being a mom means you’re always on the go, juggling a million things at once. But what if I told you yoga doesn’t have to be a separate task? What if you could sneak in movement, mindfulness, and breathing exercises while doing your daily chores?

Here’s how:

1. Cleaning Utensils= Mindful Breathing + Posture Check

Instead of mindlessly scrubbing utensils, turn it into a moment of mindfulness.

✔ Stand tall, roll your shoulders back, and engage your core.

✔ Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, and exhale for 4 seconds.

✔ Feel the water, notice the foam, and be present.

Bonus: No more back pain from slouching over the sink!

2. Cooking = Stretching

Instead of standing still while waiting for water to boil, stretch!

✔ Stand in Tadasana —feet hip-width apart, spine straight, shoulders relaxed.

✔ Do gentle side bends or easy twist.

✔ You can do calf stretch against the counter.

Bonus: Dinner gets made and you loosen up those stiff muscles.

3. Laundry = Deep Squats & Forward Folds Turn every bend-and-lift moment into a strength-building move.

✔ Instead of hunching over, do Malasana pose.

✔ Need a hamstring stretch? Hinge at your hips and reach for your toes.

Bonus: Laundry becomes leg day

4. Brushing Your Teeth = Balance Practice Use those 2 minutes to improve your balance.

✔ Stand in tree pose for 1 minute, then switch.

✔ Engage your core for stability.

Bonus: Better balance & healthy teeth!

5. Watching TV = Seated Yoga poses Make binge-watching a little healthier!

✔ Sit in butterfly stretch.

✔ Gently twist your spine from side to side.

✔ Roll your neck and shoulders to release tension.

Bonus: You relax and stretch—without missing an episode!

Yoga Is Everywhere—We Just Have to Notice It!

We don’t need extra time, or a yoga mat for practice. Yoga is about how you move, breathe, and stay present in daily life. But if you want to learn the right techniques and make the small movements more effective, check out Dheeryoga for simple, time-efficient classes designed for busy moms like you.