5 Essential Yoga Tools for Beginners

As with any sport, yoga can be intimidating to the beginner—especially considering poses like Royal Dancer and Crane. 

Fortunately, your core strength, flexibility and mindset are all skills that can be developed over time. For those of you new to the yoga arena, there are a few key pieces of equipment that may help you feel more at ease as you get started. 

There is no need to go overboard and spend $200 for something that may or may not work for you.

Yoga Mat

An essential for any yogi. With all of the exercises you'll be doing on the floor, a good mat will keep you comfortable and safe.

Yoga Block

This is a great tool for beginners. Blocks help you get into poses and maintain appropriate posture when you can't quite reach the floor.

Yoga Belt

Belts are another great tool for beginners which help get you into positions when you're still developing your flexibility.

  • Try the GOGO 8ft Yoga Buckle Strap at Amazon.com

Yoga Towel

Yoga towels can be great especially if you're looking to try Bikram yoga. Not only do they help eliminate bacteria from your sweat, but they are often used as support in certain poses.

  • Check out the Aurorae Yoga Towel at Amazon.com
  • Or, get them all in one with The FIRM Beginner's Yoga Kit (includes mat, block, belt and dvd) at Walmart.com

Clothing

Your attire during yoga can make the difference between comfort and discomfort, full range of motion and poor range of motion. Stores like Old Navy, Target and Walmart all offer a number of pieces at affordable prices to meet your needs. Try these to start:

  • Capris: Danskin's Now Dri-More Capri Pant at Walmart.com
  • Pants: Champion's C9 Zen Yoga Pant at Target.com
  • Tanks: Champion's Double Dry Racerback Workout Tank at Champion.com
  • Pullover: Old Navy's Women's Lightweight Pullover Hoodie

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With a master's degree in Applied Nutritional Science and experience as a CPT, Honolulu Budget Fitness Examiner Christina Carran has learned the tricks and tools to keep you, and your wallet healthy.

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