[Yoga For Life] Yoga Equipment - What Is Really Needed?
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Yoga For Life
Dec 9, 2008, 11:23:39 AM12/9/08
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Yoga is like any other exercise activity - you need some basic equipment to begin practice. the good thing about yoga is that there is not really a lot of equipment that you need. Remember, yoga has its roots beginning hundreds of years ago. There were no specialized equipment needs then, and there are not a lot now.
The basic equipment needed is a good yoga mat. Don't scrimp here, because it really is your foundation to the floor. You want a mat that is "sticky" so that when you assume a pose, or asana, your feel or hands aren't slipping, thus leading to injury. Many mats are available today, and the prices range from $17.95 to as high as $57.95.
Clothing should be loose and allow for maximum flexibility. For women it is especially important that they wear clothing that doesn't ride up or is so baggy that they interfere with practice. Yoga is almost always practiced barefoot, so there is no need for fancy shoes. You may wish to consider the yoga toe socks that provide protection and allow for a more hygienic workout.
Other things used - but not essential - are a fitness ball and a yoga brick. the yoga brick allows you to maintain certain poses more effectively. the fitness ball helps you increase flexibility. Both of these items are relatively inexpensive.
Yoga is focused more on the spiritual and physical path than it is on the fancy equipment you think you need to own. Embrace the spirit of yoga, and use common sense in your purchases.
Namaste,
Charlie~
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Posted By Yoga For Life to Yoga For Life at 11/30/2008 05:10:00 PM
The basic equipment needed is a good yoga mat. Don't scrimp here, because it really is your foundation to the floor. You want a mat that is "sticky" so that when you assume a pose, or asana, your feel or hands aren't slipping, thus leading to injury. Many mats are available today, and the prices range from $17.95 to as high as $57.95.
Clothing should be loose and allow for maximum flexibility. For women it is especially important that they wear clothing that doesn't ride up or is so baggy that they interfere with practice. Yoga is almost always practiced barefoot, so there is no need for fancy shoes. You may wish to consider the yoga toe socks that provide protection and allow for a more hygienic workout.
Other things used - but not essential - are a fitness ball and a yoga brick. the yoga brick allows you to maintain certain poses more effectively. the fitness ball helps you increase flexibility. Both of these items are relatively inexpensive.
Yoga is focused more on the spiritual and physical path than it is on the fancy equipment you think you need to own. Embrace the spirit of yoga, and use common sense in your purchases.
Namaste,
Charlie~
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Posted By Yoga For Life to Yoga For Life at 11/30/2008 05:10:00 PM
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