Are you learning about yoga ? Do you want to try this activity, which is actually a way of life, to reconnect with your body, gain flexibility and serenity? Yoga can indeed bring you many benefits. But what yoga equipment should you choose to practice comfortably and safely? Here are our best tips for making the right choice.
What yoga equipment should you use for your practice? 3 essentials
1 - The yoga mat: essential yoga equipment
The yoga mat is an essential piece of yoga equipment. It plays an essential role in your practice, providing stable and comfortable support for your postures and movements. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, it is important to choose a yoga mat that is adapted to your level and the style of yoga you practice.
When choosing a yoga mat, be sure to consider some important criteria.
For example, the texture of the mat is one of the key elements. A non-slip mat, with good grip (with natural rubber, it is ideal), allows you to maintain your positions without slipping. Which is essential for your safety and for a practice with confidence.
Also, choose a mat that is thick enough to provide good cushioning, but not too thick to allow you to remain stable and balanced on the mat.
Choosing the right carpet
Depending on your yoga style , you may also want to consider other mat features, such as the density of the material and its durability. Some mats are specifically designed for more dynamic yoga styles, while others are better suited to gentler, more relaxing practices.
Another essential criterion: choose a yoga mat that you like , that makes you happy! This is also what will make you want to practice, even if you are not in the mood or the weather of the day makes you gloomy.
I know that personally, I love my rug. I attach great importance to it because it is my space, my zone. It is a key element that must bring me joy, make me happy!
This is also why I decided to design and create the patterns for my yoga mats ( discover here, classic version and travel yoga mat version).
These are floral yoga mats, made and designed with the heart, in an ethical way. 🌱
2 - Choose the right yoga outfit for your practice
Comfortable yoga clothing that you like your reflection in and fits is essential for an enjoyable practice.
Beyond technical criteria (flare or very fitted cut), the materials you choose are also important. Breathable, comfortable and stretchy fabrics like cotton or polyester are ideal, because they allow good air circulation and great freedom of movement. Avoid materials that retain sweat or that can irritate the skin.
When choosing your yoga outfit, don't forget to take aesthetics into account! If you want life, colors, poetry , beauty... Think outside the box and dare not to wear plain! ☺ ☺ ☺
Colors, patterns, florals , prints … In my opinion, that’s also the pleasure of yoga (and life in general)!
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3 - Complementary yoga accessories
In addition to your yoga mat, there are many accessories that can help deepen and improve your practice over time and according to your desires.
Yoga bricks
Yoga blocks are versatile props that can be used in a variety of ways during your workouts. They can be used to improve alignment, support your body in certain poses, and make it easier to get into more advanced positions.
Yoga straps
Yoga straps are great for improving your flexibility. They also allow you to achieve difficult positions while maintaining good posture.
Alma lua yoga straps are adjustable, to allow you to use the desired length according to your needs. AND ALSO, to carry your mat everywhere with you! To discover the Alma Lua strap, it's here.
Meditation cushions
Meditation cushions are useful when your yoga incorporates relaxation and meditation. They provide extra support and comfort during your meditation moments, keeping the spine in an aligned position.
Yoga wheels
Yoga wheels help stretch and release tension in your spine, improving your range of motion. Yoga wheels also provide support and controlled instability to help improve your balance and coordination. They are great for heart openers, back stretches, and strengthening poses.
How to maintain your yoga equipment?
It's simple, using common sense 🙂
In general, it is recommended to wash yoga clothes inside out, at a low temperature and without using fabric softener. For yoga mats, clean them regularly with warm water and mild soap, then let them air dry.
Personally, I recommend solid soap . From experience, I have damaged quite a few mats by cleaning them with products that were too aggressive, too greasy and impractical to use. That's why I created this Palmarosa solid soap, perfect for maintaining your yoga mat.
Alma Lua, for your yoga practice
As you can see, the equipment for practicing yoga is simple. No need for special shoes, bulky equipment or specific conditions.
Yoga is a story of simplicity, joy, tranquility, freedom of movement and returning to oneself. I am convinced that yoga is ultimately an art of living, a philosophy around “good for oneself”. But also around the environment that surrounds us, our beautiful Pachamama, our Mother Earth.
I invite you to discover the Alma Lua collections by clicking here … If you are a flowery soul, you will certainly be sensitive to my universe, to my poetry through Alma Lua.
Sarah - Alma Lua 🌺