| Whether you're an experienced yoga practitioner or a | | | | blocks, yoga straps, yoga bolsters, yoga pillows and |
| beginner, there are many accessories available to | | | | yoga blankets. In the case of yoga blocks, these are |
| enhance your yoga. Here are some of the most | | | | used to prop yourself up to reduce the risk of |
| popular and helpful: | | | | over-extension and a resulting injury. Yoga straps are |
| Yoga Bags & Totes | | | | great for beginners and people who can't stretch very |
| If you're going to a yoga class or yoga studio for your | | | | far, a yoga strap enables them to stretch farther or |
| yoga, you'll probably want a yoga bag to carry your | | | | hold limbs when they wouldn't have been able to |
| yoga mat. A yoga bag will carry and protect your | | | | without a strap. Yoga straps are useful for many |
| yoga bag as well as provide you with a stylish | | | | poses. In addition to yoga straps, yoga bolsters or |
| accessory. Many yoga bags or yoga totes also come | | | | pillows can also be used to anchor yourself during |
| with inner or outer pockets for carrying a water bottle, | | | | certain poses or provide comfort during awkward |
| yoga props, clothing or other yoga accessories. | | | | poses or allow you to deepen or extend certain |
| Yoga Mats | | | | poses. |
| A yoga mat is one of the most essential accessories | | | | Yoga Blankets & Rugs |
| you should have for your yoga. A quality yoga mat will | | | | Yoga blankets are one of the most versatile yoga |
| have some stickiness to it so that it grips the floor and | | | | accessories you can buy. A yoga blanket can be a |
| does not slide. A yoga mat protects you from the | | | | mat for shoulder stands, stand in for yoga pillows, |
| harshness, hardness and coldness of the floor while | | | | blocks or bolsters and can even provide added |
| doing your yoga. A yoga mat is essential for any yoga | | | | warmth under your body while you're doing your |
| practitioner. | | | | poses, for added relaxation. |
| Yoga Attire | | | | More Yoga Accessories |
| Many designers now have lines of clothing specifically | | | | Additional yoga accessories are also available, including |
| made for doing yoga. Yoga clothing tends to be | | | | yoga sandbags, benches, balls, aromatherapy |
| lightweight, soft, comfortable but form fitting so that the | | | | accessories and much more. |
| clothing does not get in the way of your postures. | | | | Yoga Kits |
| Typical yoga clothing includes tank tops, long sleeve | | | | There are also all-in-one yoga kits available to buy, |
| tops, shorts, leggings and sweat pant and sweatshirt | | | | where a mat, bag, blocks, pillows, straps and other |
| type apparel. Special yoga clothing is available for men | | | | accessories are included in one package. These yoga |
| and women and often comes with colors or symbols | | | | kits may also include a book or video about yoga. |
| that represent meanings in yoga practice. | | | | Whatever yoga accessories you decide on, you're |
| Yoga Props | | | | sure to enhance and strengthen your yoga |
| There are many yoga props available to help or | | | | experience. |
| enhance your yoga practices. These include yoga | | | | |