Things to look for:
Grounding and support
Grip - non slip
Size - 72 inches by 24 inches or more for taller yogis
What this does for your yoga:
More flexibility – You will be able to push my flexibility limits because there is no fear of slipping on the mat, and you can spread your legs wider than before.
More strength / endurance – holding the poses for a longer period of time. Hands do not feel like they sink into the mat in a plank, and not as much wobble in balancing poses because the mat provides more support.
More focus – no loss of time adjusting my mat towel or repositioning the mat every time you step back into a down-dog or up into a standing pose. Ability to focus more on the workout at hand instead of worrying about equipment
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Yoga blocks can support you in a pose to ensure your posture and form is correct. This will help to reduce your risk of injury and achieve the strengthening benefits of your practice. With blocks you can find the right balance and support for your body and eventually work deeper and longer. Buy two individually or a pack of two.
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Like all yoga props, a yoga strap (or stretching strap) is intended to act as an extension of your limbs, most frequently the arms, allowing you to reach farther and more securely hold complex or challenging postures. This may include poses where your arms are not quite long enough to reach, or when other parts of your body aren’t flexible enough to make contact with your hands.
With a yoga strap, you’ll have more control and an improved ability to extend yourself, allowing you to achieve a greater range of motion and better overall flexibility. And you’ll be able to do this without hurting yourself or overstraining in the process.
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Extra cushioning and support to your wrists or knees. Just place your wrist or knee on the center and feel immediate relief. Especially useful if you have any wrist or knee injuries or are sensitive in kneeling or wrist weight bearing poses like downward facing dog. These supports don't slip like some. Come in packs of two.
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Yoga bolsters are simple but powerful tools. They make your sessions safer, more comfortable, and more effective. Beyond physical benefits like pain relief and improved digestion, bolsters enhance mental well-being, relaxation, and posture.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, incorporating a yoga bolster can help you reach your yoga goals and maximize your practice.
They can help release tension and stress.
Promote deeper stretches which can be held for a longer period of time.
Help you ease into a position.
Relieve inflammation and swelling.
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