Prop Suggestions & Alternatives

You really don’t need to break the bank on props to practice Yoga.  Just a few simple household items will certainly do the trick!  And if you decide to invest in your own, please check out my “go-to” recommendations below.

GENERAL PROP GUIDELINES FOR MY CLASSES...

Gentle and Yoga For Every Body Yoga classes: 

• A Yoga Mat / 2-3 Blankets / 2 Blocks / A Strap / A Chair / A Wall / Optional: Bolster & An Eye Cover 

For Restorative classes please also include: 

• A total of 4-5 Blankets / A Bolster / 2 Bed Pillows

IF YOU FIND YOURSELF WITHOUT ANY OF THESE PROPS...

· A Mat:  Try a clean patch of floor, smooth rug, a blanket, or a beach towel.

· A Yoga Blanket:  How about a firm, household blanket or a beach/bath towel 

· A “Cover-Up” Blanket: Grab your favorite snuggly throw... or socks and a sweater!

· Blocks: Maybe a small step-stool, a tightly folded blanket or towel (tied), thick book (taped), kitchen pot, or a sturdy storage container. 

· A Yoga Strap:  You might have a belt, sash, or scarf around. 

· A Chair:  Perhaps a household or kitchen chair (without wheels/arms) or a durable coffee table or stool. 

· A Bolster: Borrow a firm couch cushion or two bed pillows for just a bit. You can even wrap them snugly in a blanket and tie them up like a package to add to their firmness.

· An Eye Cover: Grab a small hand towel, cloth napkin, scarf, or even a clean sock.

· Yoga Therapy Balls: What about a pair of… tennis, pinky, racquetballs, or any other kind of firm rubber ball. (You might also grab a sock to keep them in so you can use them together.)

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO PURCHASE YOUR OWN PROPS...

· Yoga Mat (For Home Practice) 

· Yoga Mat (For Travel) 

· Yoga Blanket

· Big Warm Yoga Blanket (for beneath you in Restorative shapes)

· Yoga Blocks

· Yoga Strap

· Rectangular Bolster

· Yoga Tune-Up Balls