Yoga has become a big part of the Universal culture, and a vast global population enjoys its physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. In our day today lives, we forget to take care of the most precious thing about this life; ourselves. Yoga is a great way to get in touch with yourself and pamper your body, mind, and soul.
A lot of people are already immersed in their own yogic journey, and many start every day. Like every discipline, Yoga has aspects that a beginner needs to know about. There are things that one needs to have, to create a proper atmosphere for the Yogic Sadhna or discipline. Since Yoga has become such a global phenomenon, it is not very hard to locate these essentials; but beginners need to know what the essentials are first.
In this article, we’ll discuss the essential yoga equipment that the beginner Yogi needs to know about. So, let’s begin –
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Yoga mat
Yoga mat is basically your personal space that contains your body and so, it needs to be suitable and comfortable for you. It is where you’ll sit in meditation (Dhyana), and do your Physical exercises (Asana). There are plenty of options available for you in the market based on material, texture, thickness, and style. Some are eco friendly, while other not so much. It is up to you to decide which one fits your requirements better. If you feel comfortable enough with one, it is your best options. It is going to be a big part of your Yogic routine, so it’s good if it’s pleasing for you to look and adds aesthetically to your surroundings. Material is also something to look into, depending on what you feel towards it.
A yoga mat is an extension of you, in a way. Your Yogic journey is yours, and so is the choice of drawing up your space with accessories. Your mat doesn’t need to be cheap, or very pricy; it needs to be a right match for YOU!
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Yoga Towel
Yoga towel is meant to provide a moisture free, sanitary surface on top of the Yoga mat. Yoga towels absorb the moisture and keep the surface exactly right for doing Yoga. It makes sure that no bacteria transfers from the mat surface to your skin, and that the surface is soft and comfortable for you. The yoga Towel is an accessory that adds to the Yoga mat. In some cases, if the mat is slippery; it’ll help you in maintaining a firm grip so you can concentrate on the Yoga.
While the hot Yoga exercises sweat up your body, Yoga towel is a savior, keeping you going for a while.
The Yoga towels come in many sizes color and, designs. It is not a necessity that you’ll definitely need it all the time. It depends on what you are doing. Depending on what kind of Yoga mat you have, you can make a decision about your Yoga Towel.
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Yoga Hand Towel
Yoga hand towels are also an important part of your Yoga kit. Especially, if you’re doing Hot Yoga, the sweat is constant. Yoga hand towel on your side makes all the difference. A quality hand towel not only helps you out with the sweat, but also imparts freshness.
When your hands are sweaty it’s hard to maintain proper gripping. A must have for Yogis who are going to do more than meditation.
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The Yoga strap
Yoga Straps are there to help you with the complex stretches. They are fairly small addition, but can be very helpful for the beginners. The straps are there to help you with the challenging stretches by extending your reach, without compromising good posture. You can out of reach limbs and also bind them to a desired position. It is especially helpful while doing complex moves during your Yoga routine.
Basically, the Yoga strap performs the function of providing extra length and support to the body to perform otherwise difficult to do maneuvers. You can say that it is an essential in any beginners Yoga Bag.
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Yoga Bag
Your yoga bag is the container for all the Yoga gear that you have. Along with your mat, it has space for plenty of other things. There are plenty of options in colors and design available for you. You should try to find and buy a bag that can carry all your essentials. You have a huge variety of colors, designs, storage capacity bags to choose from.
Your Yoga bag will be helping you in setting up, wherever you think is the right place for your Yoga sessions. A perfect mix of comfort, style, and practicality is the goal find. Choose wisely!
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Yoga Block
Yoga blocks provide support to you in various ways. It is soft and, helps you in achieving various positions during your Yoga sessions. These blocks are usually made from durable materials that are scratch resistant. This is to ensure that your movement on the floor can be aided perfectly.
There is a surprisingly wide variety of applications for Yoga Blocks. Especially for starters, Yoga Blocks can be a pleasant experience. They are available in various sizes and colors for you to choose from. This is a wonderful addition, and definitely an essential in any beginners Yoga set.
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Yoga mat cleaner
After buying a Yoga mat, you have to take proper care for it to survive a long time. Same goes for any other accessory that you have. To maintain the cleanliness of your mat, you need to ensure that it is cleaned properly.
Before going on it, make sure your feet and hands are clean. After use, while cleaning, Yoga mat cleaner can be a lot of help. You can clean with water and simple soap as well, but to ensure long durability, Yoga mat cleaner is preferred.
Before cleaning, make sure to read about the proper procedure of cleaning.
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Yoga Bolster
You can say that a Yoga Bolster is a dense pillow, available in a variety of sizes. There are different Yoga positions (Asanas), and Yoga Bolsters help you in maximizing the accuracy.
A bolster helps in supporting the back part of the body and that gives the front body to open up and stretch belly, ribs, and heart. These are also great during breathing exercises (Pranayams). It is great for relaxation and rejuvenation of the body. Another great addition to the list!
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Yoga Blanket
Like many other accessories on the list, Yoga blanket also provides support to the Yogi, and helps achieve better poses. Yoga blanket is as comfortable and supportive as it sounds. Bolsters can be a little bit pricier than a Yoga blankets, so it can be cost effective to use these instead.
Yoga Blankets are available in different sizes and colors, and with various designs. Yoga blankets are an essential because they are simply great for Yoga Practice. Many people prefer to use them over other options. It can be used for supporting knees, for sitting, and other such positions. There are many great Yoga blankets out there that you can choose from.
These are some of the most essential Yoga accessories that a beginner can use in starting out in their Yogic journey. As you’ll progress, you’ll add more or maybe redesign your space; but that’s after you’ve had some experience. We wish you a great experience and a fulfilling Yogic journey. Namaste!