If you’ve been trying to create a consistent yoga or movement routine but find yourself stopping and starting, you’re not alone. At The Well Yoga Dubuque, we help students build steady, supportive practices that strengthen the body, calm the mind, and reduce stress. Whether you're new to yoga or returning after a break, the strategies below will help you develop a yoga routine that truly sticks.

Why Practice Yoga Daily (or as Often as You Can)?

Daily yoga doesn’t have to mean an hour-long intense class. Even five minutes of movement counts — and it adds up. A consistent yoga routine helps:

• Increase strength and flexibility

• Improve joint mobility and balance

• Reduce pain and tension

• Calm the nervous system and relieve stress

• Support emotional health and resilience

• Create more ease in daily life

When you practice often, you give your body and mind exactly what they were designed to receive: mindful movement, breath, and space to unwind.

Plan Ahead: The Secret to a Successful Yoga Routine

One of the biggest predictors of long-term success is simple: plan your classes before the week starts.

Our most consistent students schedule their week of classes on Saturday or Sunday.
Why? Because planning ahead removes guesswork and decision fatigue. Your movement time becomes part of your life — not something you try to “fit in” when you’re overwhelmed.

At The Well Yoga Dubuque, you’re welcome to book all your classes at once, and there’s never a penalty for canceling if something comes up. Flexibility creates consistency.

Use Short Yoga Videos to Stay Consistent

On the days you can’t make it to the studio, your yoga routine can still continue.

Our on-demand video library includes:

• Short stretching videos

• Gentle somatic practices

• Beginner-friendly flows

• Yin Yoga sessions

• Meditation and breathwork

Short videos make it easy to stay committed even when life gets busy. Many students eventually begin integrating these movements into their everyday routines — morning stretches, mid-day resets, or relaxing evening sessions.

Build Accountability: Don’t Do It Alone

Starting or restarting a yoga routine can feel intimidating, which is why accountability matters. Sharing your intention with a friend or inviting someone to try yoga with you can make all the difference.

This is exactly why we offer introductory specials that allow you to extend the trial to two friends. Practicing together builds confidence, consistency, and connection — and it’s a lot more fun.

Use the Tools Designed to Support Your Routine

At The Well Yoga Dubuque, we’ve created multiple ways to help you stay consistent:

• Gentle, accessible in-person classes

• Zoom access during inclement weather or busy seasons

• A full online video library

• Beginner-friendly programming

• A welcoming community that encourages you to keep going

• Flexible sign-up and cancellation policies

We want to make it easy for you to create a yoga routine you enjoy and can sustain.

Start Where You Are, and Build From There

A consistent yoga routine grows over time — not overnight. Start small, set realistic intentions, and keep showing up. Your body becomes stronger, your mind becomes calmer, and your life becomes lighter.

And you don’t have to do it alone.
We’re here to support you every step of the way.