What Products Do You Need to Practice Yoga

One of the best things about yoga is being able to start anytime, anywhere because all you need is your body and breath.

However, as you progress on your yoga journey you might want to invest in some reliable yoga gear to enhance your practice.

You might find yourself asking “what products do you need to practice yoga?”

Maybe you are a beginner yogi looking to invest early on to aid you in committing to daily practice and guarantee your safety.

Whatever the case, here is a list of yoga product essentials to inspire or enhance your yoga practice.

In this article we will cover:

 

• Beginner Yoga Product Essentials
• Practicing Saucha (Cleanliness) Of Body, Mind, And Surroundings
• Optional Yoga Essentials

 

Beginner Yoga Product Essentials

A quality yoga mat

Choosing your yoga mat is like laying the foundation of your yoga practice.

 

Investing in a quality yoga mat that sparks joy will motivate you to get on your mat and cultivate consistent practice.

 

Consider

 

• Length:It can be useful to have an extra large yoga mat for more room to stretch out and less chance of fuzzies or carpet debris getting in the way. It will also create more of the ambiance of an at-home yoga studio or gym.
• Thickness: a thick and cushiony yoga mat will offer you added stability and support.
• Non- Slip Material: The last thing you want is to be slipping on your yoga mat. Consider a yoga mat that is nonslip and has a good sticky mat quality. Try the GXMMAT clean non-slip yoga mat, which is not only grippy right out of the box, but it’s also eco-friendly.

Yoga Blocks

 

We recommend a firm cork yoga block for greater stability and support or a foam one if you’re looking to stay within a budget.

 

Yoga blocks will help beginner yogis with form, posture, and alignment.

 

They will allow you to melt into the poses with ease rather than forcing or gripping.

 

Yoga clothing

 

Choose comfortable, breathable clothing that are easy to move in but that aren’t so loose they block your vision during down-dog.

 

Avoid wearing tight clothing that feels like your circulation is being cut off as yoga is meant to calm and relax you rather than create discomfort and stress.

 

 

A yoga blanket (your favorite cozy one or a Mexican blanket)

 

If a yoga mat is essential to your yoga practice, a yoga blanket is arguably the second most essential.

 

When you are new to yoga you might be tight in the hips. A blanket is great for lifting the floor up to you and supporting tight hips.

 

Practicing Saucha (Cleanliness) Of Body, Mind, And Surroundings

 

You should aim to wipe down your yoga mat at least after each use. Use an eco-friendly cleaning solution or DIY your own. Also, consider having a second rag for wiping down your yoga mat.

 

Have a rag to clean your feet before practice so you don’t step onto your mat with any dirt or debris.

Essential Oils

 

Lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, or tea tree essential oil to rub on your pulse points or behind the ears create an aroma of cleanliness and freshness.

 

They are powerful for energizing your nervous system or calming it.

 

 

Optional Yoga Products

 

A foam roller

 

Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release technique. It can help relieve muscle tightness, soreness, and inflammation, and increase your joint range of motion. Foam rolling is the perfect compliment to your yoga practice.

 

It also strengthens the muscles in the back and neck, relieves spinal tension, and improves posture. Visit here for foam rolling exercises.

 

 

Yoga straps

 

These can be super beneficial for yogis looking to stretch deep into tight muscles and ligaments as well as fascial tissue. You can also replace this with a bath towel.

 

A yoga strap will make deep stretches in the hips, hamstrings, and shoulders accessible.

 

In conclusion

 

So what products do you need to practice yoga? The short answer is nothing at all.

 

The long answer has been explained above. Have fun exploring what works for you and keep it minimalist, especially in the beginning!

 

To explore more yoga product tips check out our article on the key differences between an exercise mat and a yoga mat.