Wednesday, 19 November 2014

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From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga
Most yoga studios offer a wide array of props to support you, but your home practice doesn't need to suffer just because you don't own "official" yoga props. You can actually put together pretty reasonable facsimiles of standard yoga props with things you probably already have in your house. Here's how.
Yoga Prop Hacks
Using props is a great way to explore challenging yoga poses without losing your all-important alignment. Here's how you can hack a block, strap, bolster, and more at home.
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Why Alignment Matters

Using props to maintain optimal alignment is an important way to avoid injury and allow your body to get the most out of each pose. Here's more about why alignment matters.


Essential (and Optional) Equipment for Yoga Beginners
A quick run-down of the things you really need to start a yoga practice, plus a few things you really don't.
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Yin Yoga

One yoga class where you're going to use a lot of props is Yin Yoga. Here's more about Yin and how it's different from restorative yoga.

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