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Whilst yoga can be practised without any props or special equipment, sooner or later most people decide to invest in some supplies for their home practice. Equipment can generally be divided into two categories. First, there is the basic equipment. This can include things like mats, blankets, and perhaps eye bags. The next tier in terms of priority might include straightforward supportive tools, such as belts, bolsters, and blocks. Finally, there is a range of specialized tools that can give very precise support to the positions for which they were designed. This article will discuss some of the different yoga supplies available, and what poses they are generally used for.

Yoga mats could be classed as essential, except that they can be substituted by a large towel, or a cotton rug that isn’t slippery. The most important thing it does is help facilitate a student’s grip as they move through, and hold, different asanas. It is much easier to use a proper mat compared to a towel or rug, but if you are short of funds, you can certainly make do. Mats are generally inexpensive, with ‘sticky mats’ being the cheapest. There are higher quality synthetic mats, but even these can be bought for the cost of a restaurant meal. Generally, it is suggested that mats be hand washed, but I have washed mine in a machine with no problems.

Cotton mats tend to be used in some Indian yoga centers, and are also available on the internet. There are also ‘ecological’ mats, made out of rubber, or other natural materials. These are quite popular with yoga practitioners who are sensitive to their effect on the environment.

Blankets can be used in relaxation at the end of a session, or to provide gentle support when doing some poses such as shoulderstand and headstand. Blankets tend to be thin and lightweight. This is especially important when they are used to support the neck in the above mentioned asanas.

Eyebags are usually made of satin, and filled with an organic, lightweight material like linseed. They are used in relaxation.

Props were introduced by B.K.S. Iyengar, although they are used in many different disciplines now. The reason was that it made it easier for beginners and those with physical limitations to experience the benefits of some postures they may not yet be able to do. They can also help students become more aware of the subtleties of a pose, by allowing the body to align as it should. The props that particularly help with this are blocks, belts, bolsters, chairs, wall ropes, and special props developed for specific poses.

Bolsters are excellent for certain floor poses, and are often used to support the back. Blocks are typically used in standing poses, are and very useful when students are not yet flexible enough to reach the ground. This is particularly true in standing poses that involve twists. Belts are used in a variety of poses, including foward bends, and others that help keep the arms in the correct alignment. These are not usually expensive items, and are worth having on hand. They may allow you to really spend a lot of time in a particular pose.

The most expensive yoga supplies tend to be the very specialized props that can be used in headstand and backbends. They are certainly not crucial, in that you can use cheaper props to gain support in those poses. But they may offer particular benefits that are worth the cost to those than can reasonably afford them.

Good yoga props can make a home practice more enjoyable. It is particularly gratifying to be able to extend one’s ability in a pose, and practicing at home certainly provides the luxury of time sometimes not available in a class. Props, in this instance, would be very beneficial. But whether you need anything beyond the basics, a mat, is an individual call.

Yoga props help people with Medical Ailments and the Elderly to cross their  limitations. The props provide support, enabling them to do the poses that their  ailments or old age prevent them from doing.

As you might imagine, not much gear is needed for yoga. It is generally practiced in  bare feet or socks. You might want to consider a comfortable pair of shoes. Clothing  should be loose enough to allow for bending and stretching

Yoga also has its own small set of apparatus. Called “yoga props,” they help make  the yoga poses more comfortable, create resistance or give the body something to l ean on or bend over.

But to start with yoga you can just have these basic equipments:

Clothing: Comfortable, breathable clothes are recommended for yoga. You probably  want to wear a shirt that is a little bit form-fitting, since in many yoga poses your  head comes below your hips and your shirt can slide down.

Any exercise pants or shorts will do, although it’s best not to have super slick lycra- type pants since in some poses this may cause you to slip.

Shoes: Yoga is most often done barefoot, which is great news for those of us tired of  carrying a bulky pair of athletic shoes around for after work trips to the gym.

Yoga studios will often request that you leave your shoes near the entrance.

Mats: In gyms and yoga studios, its commonplace to use a yoga mat, also called a  sticky mat. The mat helps define your personal space.

But more importantly, it creates traction for your hands and feet so you don’t slip,  especially as you get a little sweaty.

The mat also provides a bit of cushioning on a hard floor. If you are just getting  started with yoga, you may not want to buy a mat right away. Most studios have  mats for rent, usually for a dollar or two per class.

The disadvantage to these mats is that lots of people use them, and they can get  smelly between washings. Yoga mats can be purchased for as little as $20, and  many studios will allow you to store your mat with them if you become a regular.

Blankets: Yoga studios often have stacks of blankets available for students to use  during class. Grab yourself one or two blankets at the beginning of class.

The folded blankets are props to sit and lie on during class. For instance, when  sitting in a cross-legged position, it’s nice to put a blanket under your sit bones to  elevate the hips above the knees.

They come in handy for all sorts of things during class, and if it’s chilly you can use  them to cover yourself during final relaxation at the end of class.

Blocks: Like blankets, blocks are props to make yourself more comfortable and  improve your alignment. Blocks are great for standing poses in which your hand  doesn’t reach the floor.

Straps: Straps are particularly useful for bound poses if your hands do not reach  each other, and for poses where you need to hold onto your feet but cannot reach them.

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Yoga props can be great for enhancing and improving your general yoga practice. Lean some tips for using props from a certified yoga instructor in this yoga video. Expert: Jennifer Kostel Bio: Jennifer Kostel is a Yoga Alliance Certified RYT® 200. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC