Recommended Equipment

Students often ask about what yoga equipment to buy and I would point them in the direction of Yoga Matters shop.

After years of running retreats and students turning up with the wrong sized blocks, I can see that it is useful to have some suggestions about a beginners' pack, which will cater for your minimum needs:

• 4 yoga blocks, Size : 305 x 205 x 50mm / 12.25" x 8.25" x 2", Weight : 0.15 kg
• A yoga mat, these range from standard to high-performance
• A yoga belt, the D-ring variety are the most user-friendly

If you want to take things further:

• A second, longer yoga belt comes in handy
• A bolster
• Two bricks Size : 220mm x 110mm x 70mm, Weight : 0.34 kg

If the shoulders are tight then

• 4 extra half blocks, Size : 305 x 205 x 25mm / 12.25" x 8.25" x 1", Weight : 0.075 kg. are very useful in giving you more support for your shoulderstand

• A chair
• Blanket(s)
• A eye bag

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