Prop Thoughts
Coming from training and practice in adaptive & gentle yoga styles, I’ve incorporated yoga props into virtually every class I’ve either taken or taught. However, I know this is not the case for many.
If you find yourself struggling to get comfy seated, reaching your toes or grabbing your hands behind your back, you are someone might feel the life changing ways of yoga props, just like me.
I know they can be a little daunting, so lets break down the most common yoga props, where you can benefit incorporating them & my personal recommendations for when you’re ready to start outfitting your home studio
Sandbags
A Literal Heavyweight Yoga sandbags are a powerful tool to deepen your practice, offering a blend of grounding, support, and relaxation. As their name suggests, they are small fabric bags filled with sand, typically weighing 10lbs each. These weighted props can be...
Foam Roller
Relieve Chronic Pain with Foam Rolling Though I might not quite categorize a foam roller as a “yoga prop,” it’s definitely worth a mention as a tool for pain management & it can definitely be incorporated into your daily mindful movement practice. Foam rolling is...
Chair
Take a Load off: Use a Chair For those managing chronic pain, a chair can be a game-changer in yoga practice. It offers essential support, allowing for safe exploration of poses without overexerting sensitive areas. With the chair’s assistance, you can gently stretch...
Strap
Small But Mighty: Don't Underestimate the Yoga Strap A yoga strap is an essential tool for yogis of all levels, offering versatility and support to deepen your practice. This simple, yet powerful prop helps improve flexibility, alignment, and strength. Whether you're...
Meditation Cushion
For Steadiness & Comfort in your Seat A meditation cushion, aka a zafu, is a simple yet powerful tool that enhances your meditation practice by improving comfort, posture, and focus. Designed to support your spine and align your hips, a meditation cushion helps...
Mat
The Must-Have A yoga mat is an essential prop for anyone practicing yoga. It provides a stable, non-slip surface, ensuring safety during poses and transitions, and cushions your body against hard floors to prevent discomfort or injury. A mat also defines your personal...
Bolster
Bolster is Just a Fancy Word for Pillow A yoga bolster is the essential prop for comfort. Designed to support the body & promote relaxation, bolsters can transform your yoga sessions. They are particularly valuable for restorative, yin, prenatal & gentle...
Blocks
Yoga Blocks: Your Essential Practice Prop Yoga blocks are versatile and invaluable tools for yogis of all levels. They provide support, enhance stability, and help practitioners achieve proper alignment in poses, making yoga more accessible and comfortable. Whether...
Wedge
Possibly the Most Overlooked Yoga Prop: The Wedge I’d classify a yoga wedge in the “block” category of yoga props & I find it extremely under-appreciated & under-represented. The wedge is a versatile prop designed to support your practice, especially if you...
Blankets
Arguably the Most Versatile Yoga Prop: The Blanket A yoga blanket is a versatile and essential prop that enhances your practice by offering support, comfort, and adaptability. It can be folded, rolled, or layered to create a customized foundation that meets your...
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