Yoga props are a great way to modify a pose for your body. Everyone’s situation is different whether from injury ,stiffness or just the way your body is made. There is NOTHING wrong with using a prop.
Yoga straps are a great way to extend your reach when needed. If you are feeling tight in seated forward folds place the strap around your feet and hold each end of the strap. Or lie on your back and place the strap around one of your feet and extend the leg. Straps can also be used in balance poses where you are trying to reach the foot.
If you do not want to purchase a yoga strap a towel can be used instead. Some people have gone to fabric stores and bought fabric and made a yoga strap.
There are many ways to use a yoga strap when practicing. Get creative with it. There are poses you may not think of right away to use a yoga strap with, pigeon is one, and dancers is another. If you are in a group class the teacher may not always say when to use a prop. It varies with the individual. If you feels like it could help you, then use it.
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