Yoga props are a wonderful 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. Yoga props are not only for beginners.

Introducing the Yoga Strap

The Yoga Strap: an invaluable accessory for your mat. It’s a helpful tool, offering support regardless of how far your toes may be from your hands. Whether you are stretching, or twisting this flexible tool is here to assist you. With the use of a yoga strap, even those with limited flexibility can achieve relaxation and experience a comprehensive stretch.

If you do not want to purchase a yoga strap you can substitute with a towel, belt or scarf. For the crafty person making your own strap is an option.

How To

 Yoga straps are a great way to extend your reach when needed. If you are feeling tight in seated forward folds loop 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. I love the way they help you to move a little more into the stretch.

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 dancer’s pose is another where you would use the strap for reaching your back foot. I love using my yoga strap over my shoulder for cows face pose. It makes a great shoulder stretch.

If you are in a group class, the teacher may not always say when to use a prop. It varies with the individual and depends on the comfort level. The use of yoga props is up to the individual to decide they want to use them or not. No matter what a person decides it is essential to understand using props is not a sign of weakness or level of experience.

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