The best yoga accessories to channel your inner yogi
With so many benefits both physically and psychologically, it’s no wonder yoga is so popular. From downward-facing dog to warrior to child’s pose (everyone’s favorite!), the practice helps you find your balance while you balance.
- What are the benefits of yoga? Along with improved flexibility and muscle strength, it can also help reduce stress.
- Is yoga difficult? It can be. You should start with a beginner’s version and work your way up to more difficult poses as you gain experience.
- Where can I find more yoga accessories? Check out our yoga category for yogis and aspiring yogis alike!
Though its roots can be traced back to 3000 B.C., yoga is a common practice among many of us today. If you haven’t tried it yet, you should; the benefits are bounteous. The practice can improve your physical ability but also help you psychologically. It’s been proven to reduce stress and increase your body awareness.
Luckily, you can practice yoga just about anywhere; all you need are a few accessories to get you going. Here are the best yoga accessories we could find so you can find some balance in your life.
YoYo Mats Self-Rolling Yoga Mat
If you’re all about zen and peace, make your entire yoga experience stress-free with the YoYo Mat. When you’re done with your poses, this incredible yoga mat actually rolls itself up so you don’t have to lift a finger. Despite the clever design, it’s still fit for purpose. The mat remains totally flat and it has the perfect amount of cushion.
Bala Bangles Wearable Yoga Weights
One wonderful way to add another element to your fitness is with the Bala Bangles. These yoga weights are worn around your wrists or ankles to add a dimension of difficulty to your practice. Weighing one pound each, they feature cast iron and silicone to hold up to all your sweat.
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- Add a dimension of difficulty to your poses
KYOMA Instructional Yoga Mat
Looking for a little guidance for your practice? The KYOMA Instructional Yoga Mat features loads of popular yoga poses right on the mat. These include 59 stretching exercises along with 60 poses. The eco-friendly yoga mat is sure to help you find your balance.
Ujjaya Yoga Balance Bottle
Who doesn’t love multifunctional gear? Ujjaya is a water bottle that doubles as a balance block. Fill it up with water before your yoga session and enjoy a few sips between poses. The block design helps you nail every pose with a little help while you also have to carry less to your class.
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- Carry less and do more
Nadi X Smart Yoga Pants
One sure way to improve your poses is to have a personal coach. With the Nadi X Smart Yoga Pants, you can wear one. These intelligent leggings pair with an app to guide you through poses. The app has a coach to give you real-time feedback so you can improve your poses and strength.
Mr. Lentz Leather Yoga Mat Strap
Looking to add some style to your practice? The Mr. Lentz Leather Yoga Mat Strap is for you. The all-leather design wraps around your yoga mat to keep it nicely and tightly rolled. Each one is handmade, giving a rustic touch to your yoga practice.
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- Who says yoga can be stylish?
Yoga Flexer Portable Training Device
Yoga might be all about balance, but the Yoga Flexer turns your practice into a full-body workout. This portable training device combines resistance and weight training along with flexibility. It comes with a yoga mat, resistance bands, stretching roller, fitness bar, and handle weights – which is all held together with a zipper so you can take it anywhere.
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- Transform your session into a full-body workout
Full Modern Meditation Cushion
Yoga and meditation go hand in hand. In fact, many teachers will end their yoga sessions with poses to encourage meditation. The Full Meditation Cushion gives you ample space, support, and comfort along with optimal posture and alignment. As a result, you stay comfortable and stable as you meditate so you can end on a high note.
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- End your yoga session with perfectly aligned meditation
YogaLand Experiential Yoga Board Game
Take your practice to all-new levels with YogaLand, the experiential yoga board game. Made for 4-12 players, this game has more than 400 opportunities for learning. These include poses along with body alignment, yoga philosophy, chanting, and even Sanskrit so you can fully appreciate the practice of yoga.
What types of gadgets and gear do you use for yoga? Let us know in the comments!
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