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The props described can be bought online from our shop, Tools for Yoga or by calling us at 973-966-5311. When you practice with props, use them in a method that is the most ideal for you. Below are some fundamental standards, however the most crucial point is that you ought to feel comfortable and relaxed when practicing an asana.


Beginners, individuals with stiff joints or muscles, or those who have hypertension and those that need assistance for the head in forward bends, will discover these props particularly helpful. Try This : The belt offers the needed stress without stress. The belt can be 6ft or 9ft long and is made of strong woven product and has a buckle on one end.
This prop is useful for supta padangusthasana (Supine Big Toe to Hand), urdhva mukha janusirsasana (Upward Dealing with Head to Knee) and supta baddha konasana (Supine Bound Angle). Blankets: Folded blankets are utilized to support the back, open the chest in reclining asana and pranayama, and support the head and shoulders in inversions, such as salamba sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand).

You can utilize a rolled blanket to support the neck in reclining asanas and back flexes. It helps eliminate strain on the chest and on the thighs and ankles in virasana (Hero Pose) and adho mukha virasana (Downward Dealing with Hero Pose). Blocks: Wooden blocks The support of wooden blocks is utilized in all types of asana.
In ujjayi pranayama (Breathing), a block supports the back and assists open the chest. In forward flexes, such as uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend), blocks provide assistance to the head and the hands. It can be put on its short side, on its long side or on its broad side, according to your requirement.
Quarterround: This prop is used with the trestler. It is also utilized to offer included height in the standing twist, utthita maricyasana (Standing Twist). It assists you to rotate your body more effectively and without stress. The curve is the shape of the arch of Mr. Iyengar's foot. Wedge: This slab supports the palms and/or feet to carry out urdhva dhanurasana (Upward Bow) and viparita dandasana (Inverted Stick).