Can you do yoga in a short wheelbase van? Yes — with a few adjustments. A SWB van has roughly 2m x 1.5m of floor space.
The Setup
- Clear the floor: move the table, chairs, or dog bed
- Use a foldable yoga mat (Gaiam Foldable, £35 — folds to 30x30cm)
- Open the side door and back doors for extra space
- Practice on a level pitch (use levelling ramps if needed)
Best Poses for Small Spaces
- Seated stretches: neck rolls, shoulder shrugs, seated twist
- Standing poses: mountain pose, warrior I (narrow stance), tree pose (one hand on a wall)
- Floor poses: cat-cow, child's pose, happy baby, pigeon
- Doorway stretches: use the side door frame for chest and shoulder openers
Morning Routine (10 minutes)
- Neck rolls (1 min)
- Cat-cow (2 min)
- Downward dog (2 min) — feet at the back doors, hands near the cab
- Standing forward fold (1 min)
- Warrior I each side (2 min)
- Seated twist each side (1 min)
- Savasana (1 min) — lie across the van floor
Outdoor Yoga
If the weather is good, roll your mat out on the grass next to the van. The space is unlimited and the view is better.
