Yoga Props Makes Yoga Practice a Little Easier

Sometimes yoga props can be expensive and confusing. But are they necessary? No, yoga props aren’t necessary but they can make life a little easier.

To do yoga really all you need in yourself. No special clothes, fancy props or expensive instructors. There are a few things that can make yoga a little easier and a lot more enjoyable.

The Mat

If you are going to purchase one prop a yoga mat with strap would be the first thing to look into. When I started practicing they were expensive and far between. Now you can get a mat pretty much anywhere but before you buy one do a little of research. There are standard sizes of mat’s but they work for standard size people. If you are taller, look for a longer mat. If you have sensitive knees or back look for a thicker than average mat, I always use two mats stacked together and find that most comfortable. A newer development in mat’s is the material. The price range and material vary. There are mats made artificial products, which can off-gas so make sure to be careful of the content if you are allergic to rubber and or latex. There are now recycled mats, eco mats and many others. Evaluate your needs, wants, money and priorities before purchasing.

The Strap

Depending on your age this one could cook up some scary images! After the eco-friendly yoga mat I would rank the strap as 2nd most important. Lots of poses can be broken down into smaller steps, we are not all pretzels. A strap is useful for all levels of users, to helps use reach our toes or to aid us into getting into poses easier. Depending on your budget an old neck-tie can work just fine. Not all facilities have props to borrow.

The Block

I’m ranking the custom yoga block third most important yoga block. There is a wide range of materials used for blocks, dense foam, cork, fiber, bamboo and I’m sure some others. A phone book works great when practicing at home but if you’re traveling anywhere to practice you may want something a bit lighter. I find the cork and wood a bit hard, but the dense foam isn’t the best environmentally friendly item. Try out a few and make this call for yourself.

Comfortable Clothes

You don’t need expensive and fancy clothes for yoga but you do need comfortable, breathable clothes. For women it’s best to have a well fitting top so that when you are hanging out upside down you keep your dignity. I would advise against short shorts just for everyone’s piece of mind. Avoid ties, belts, zippers, snaps or buttons would be advisable.

There are other props such as foam roller, yoga ball, and more but the above are the basics. Know more yoga props at buy-yoga.

Something about Sound off Yoga

After a long time of yoga practice, maybe you can make a change. Have you ever wanted some extra help tuning out the external world, let alone your inner dialogue, for a yoga class? Look no further than sound off yoga.

Picture this: You’ve made it to the yoga studio and you roll out an eco-friendly yoga mat, take a few deep breaths, and start to drop in. Just as you’re feeling blissed, a car alarm goes off nearby, dogs start barking in the distance, or you realize your mat neighbor is a Darth Vader breather. Not very Zen, says New York–based entrepreneur Castel Valere-Couturier, founder and CEO of what may be the antidote: Sound Off Yoga.

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Here’s how it works: Everyone in class wears a pair of wireless headphones, through which your yoga teacher’s cues as well as music—play at whatever volume you like. ” It may not seem very yogic at first, but it’s actually a great solution in big classes, where teachers often have to yell into a microphone,” says Valere-Couturier. “It’s also great in classes where one student might want the music cranked up, while another would prefer that the teacher whisper in her ear.” While it may be untraditional, “silent yoga” is certainly gaining popularity.

Look for class offerings and other silent events near you. See also Sound Advice for Teachers on Audio in Yoga Classes. We make various yoga products, welcome to visit us at buy-yoga.com.

Select the Perfect Yoga Mat

Yoga mats that properly support your body are essential for your enjoyment and success with yoga asanas (postures). Yoga mats prevent and decrease injuries that can be caused by slippery surfaces. Yoga mats are used by anyone practicing yoga to help them create a barrier between themselves and the floor. Yoga mats can be purchased for as little as $20 and many studios and yoga classes will let you store your mat with them if you are a regular. Some will even offer you a free mat to use during your sessions. Research has not confirmed the link between unclean yoga mats and fungal, bacterial and viral infections, plantar warts and staph infections.

Good yoga mat will help you improve your balance and coordination and give you better stability and traction. If you are looking for a natural, eco-friendly alternative to synthetic sticky yoga mat which may be full of chemicals, then consider an organic hemp, bamboo, or cotton variety of yoga mat.

Custom Yoga Mat

Mats come in a variety of custom colors and sizes, with the standard size of 24″ x 68″. There are also 100% hemp yoga and meditation mats made from certified organic European hemp: processed without chemicals for true purity and environmental sustainability. You’ll love an organic hemp yoga or meditation mat if you’re looking for something natural, organic, and soft during your yoga session so that you forget about your worries of synthetic or dusty carpets (many yoga studios have carpeted or synthetic and dusty flooring). Rolled up, the yoga mat makes a great pillow and also a lower back support. We’ve found that mats are also good for the second (mat to lie on) and third (folded up for knee support) of the Five Tibetan Rejuvenation Rites since bare floors can be very hard on your knees.

Yoga Mat Products

There are half a dozen type of cheap yoga mat wipes available, and new products like hand and foot mitts will protect yoga mat borrowers. Though, you should keep in mind that it has not been proven that you can ‘catch’ a virus, fungus or other bacteria from another person’s yoga mat, you will still probably want to purchase your own, as it will become personal to you, and you will be able to maintain it and know that it is your very own.

Meditation Mats

A hand-woven yoga mat is best if you want to do gentle yoga, meditation or relaxation. A comfortable bamboo meditation bench with rounded leg bottoms is also suitable for long meditations. For complete yoga that includes exercises, meditation, breathing (pranayama) and relaxation, sticky mats should not be used. For a sitting meditation, you may want to fold the mat two or three times so that you have a thicker cushion under you while you sit.  Rolled up, the hemp yoga and meditation mats make a great pillow and lower back support too.

Cotton Yoga Mats

Yoga mats are made of cotton, jute, rubber, rug and synthetic materials. A 100% cotton yoga mat rug for your practice may be best if you have allergic reactions to other materials, or just wish a softer, more cushier mat. An all natural zabuton mat is handmade from chemical- free green cotton. A long lasting filler for pillows is organic buckwheat hulls as it conforms to your body’s shape and is usually wrapped in a organic cotton twill shell with a hidden zipper carry handle.

Natural Yoga Mats

The original eco yoga mat is made with all-natural rubber and jute fiber and is excellent for any consistent practice of yoga. Its rubber underside grips the floor and the jute fabric/rubber mix on top offers superb traction and a highly durable, tactile and pleasantly natural surface to practice on.

Eco Yoga Mats

Selecting an eco-friendly yoga mat is a perfect choice as you pose your way to enlightenment and inner peace in your yoga practice. Even a carpet can potentially become slippery and cause an injury, especially in a more complicated pose. After extensive research, I believe that the eco Yoga mat is currently the greenest option available for those who wish to practice on a sticky mat. Better still, you may want to show a little eco enlightenment at your next yoga class with a PVC-free mat. In the past, we’ve given you a few options regarding eco-sensitive yoga mats: the natural rubber yoga mat.

Green Yoga Mats

Greenpeace wants all PVC production to cease, because it releases dioxins into the environment.  An all natural zabuton mat is handmade from chemical-free green cotton.

Organic Yoga Mats

Organic hemp yoga, meditation mats are eco-friendly, all-natural and sustainably made. What better way to be there than starting with synthetic-free, plastic-free, chemical-free, and toxin-free organic hemp mat on which to perform your asana’s. When purchasing new yoga clothes or yoga products, you should consider shopping at a organic clothing store, fair trade business,recycle shop, etc.

Colors

Most retailers offer a wide variety of colors and designs. You should be able to find any color that you like in a yoga mat, I’ve seen them in everything from bright red to purple to deep aqua to the natural colors of organic cotton and bamboo.

Yoga Mat Essentials

Yoga mats can be purchased for as little as $20, and many studios let you store your mat with them.  Yoga mats are handy, safe and comfortable for yoga practice. The standard size of 24″ x 68. Yoga mats provide ideal base for practicing yoga safely and comfortably. There are some yoga mats that are not made of PVC, which is considered to be the most toxic of all plastics, and is found in more than 90% of today’s sticky mats. Alternative materials such as hemp, cotton, bamboo and other materials can be used instead of PVC when you are looking for a more organic or chemical-free experience, or simply to prevent allergic reactions. If you also look for more yoga products, please click buy-yoga.