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It’s been over a year since we took our yoga practices from the studio to our living rooms, which means it’s past time to upgrade your at-home setups.
Props and accessories can be a useful way to boost the comfort and accessibility of your practice. Making yoga fit your body, your fitness level, and your interest is key to maintaining a regular practice. Plus, props can help you find ease and comfort in your poses, which will in turn help you feel more relaxed and willing to advance your practice.
But the equipment doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out these expert-approved pieces of inexpensive yoga gear, all under $20, to increase the comfort and quality of your at-home practice.
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If you’ve thought about taking up yoga, there’s never been a better time than now to hit that mat. Not only does yoga do body and spirit good (and given how stressful the past year has been, that’s welcome news), but it’s also never been easier to find online classes.
Feeling a little intimidated about giving yoga a try? Don’t be, especially when you consider this: You’re already doing yoga. “If you’re breathing, you’re doing yoga,” says Samantha Parker, MS, certified yoga therapist and kinesiophobia and cognitive movement specialist in Washington, D.C. After all, yoga is about learning to control the breath and meld the mind with the body. Fortunately, anybody can practice yoga, and not only is it cost-effective, but it’s also accessible because you can practice anywhere.