Yoga Props
“Be still. Stillness reveals the secrets of eternity.”
Blocks, bolsters, belts and more. I used to ignore the props left by the mat. Now I love them.
Yoga props help to stabilise, support and ground in a pose.
Yoga is for everyone and everyone’s yoga is different so props allow modifications and variations in key poses.
I use props to take the stress out of a pose. When I feel stable and safe I can focus on my breath. My breath allows me to turn my attention inwards. This is what yoga is for me, a journey inwards so that I can be a better version of myself out in the world.
Blocks, blankets and bolsters bring the ground to you. This allows for a supported ease into alignment commonly utilised in restorative yoga practice.
Belts allow limbs to come closer together in poses that involve reaching or binding. By using the belt to bridge a gap other aspects of a pose like posture and alignment are less likely to be compromised.
A wheel can be used to support dynamic poses. I use mine to help with back bends and for core work.
Eye pillows remove light. Allows for deeper relaxation and a faster journey inwards. My favourite prop. Very useful for yoga nidra. My next blog post will be on yoga nidra and its benefits.
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