Basic Yoga Equipment for Beginners

December 10, 2019

Basic Yoga Equipment for Beginners

Are you ready to start yoga for the first time? Do you feel stressed out when you are shopping for your first Yoga equipment? There are a few items that are necessary to start practicing yoga. The first item is a yoga mat. Choose a yoga mat that has recycled material.

Make sure the yoga mat is hard and has some cushion. Also, make sure the yoga mat is easy to roll and to put inside a yoga bag. Yoga mats come in different sizes and in different colors. Notice the thickness of the yoga mat. A thicker yoga mat will be a better choice for hardwood floors. In contrast, a thinner mat works better on carpet floors.

The second item is the Zafu cushion pillow to give support to your spine, posture, and to sit comfortably while meditating and for sitting in a lotus pose. The Zafu cushion pillow can be handmade or bought at a store. The third item is a yoga blanket which is also used to support your spine and for positioning. Yoga blankets also come in different colors and in recycled material with organic cotton. Last a pair of dumbbells, a yoga ball, and yoga belt straps can be bought to do different variations of the yoga poses.

Choose dumbbells that are five to ten pounds. Depending on your height, the yoga ball size will range from 30 centimeters to 75 centimeters. Yoga belt straps can be bought for stretching your body and for support. Always bring water and towels to your yoga sessions. Here are more resources about yoga equipment for beginners.