Top 5 Yoga Essentials

A yoga mat may be an obvious essential, but getting hold of a good quality one that will stand the test of time can be tough. This mat from BalanceFrom is particularly effective because its 1/2-inch thickness offers added comfort for low impact exercises, and it has a moisture resistant, easily-washable construction - meaning you don’t have to stress about getting it dirty during outdoor sessions. Its convenient carry strap - and the fact that it’s available in lots of different colors - help seal the deal.

Ever tried carrying a yoga mat in a backpack? Tricky, right? Well, with this sling bag, carrying your yoga mat will be much easier, as it has a specially-designed sleeve that cradles the mat and stops it from slipping out. This bag also has multiple different pockets for other yoga accessories, including an interior zip pocket to store valuables - like your cellphone - when you’re in a session. The vibrant colors available are a nice touch, too.

Yoga straps are a bit like resistance bands, in that they offer a multitude of different uses that can help you enhance and mix-up your routine. This non-elastic yoga strap is great for helping you hold difficult stretches and improve your stability during routines. This tough strap is thicker than most too, capable of holding up to a ton in weight. It just so happens to be one of the most stylish yoga straps on the market, as well.

Similar to yoga straps, yoga blocks - or yoga bricks, as they are sometimes known - boost stability by offering added support and comfort when tackling difficult positions. This Gaiam yoga block comes in a pack of two, allowing you to align both arms when going in and out of stretches. Essentially, they act as an extension of your arms, although they can be used for pretty much anything, including enhanced hip, head and back support.

Before we reveal our final pick, here are a few other great products that you might want to consider:

Another multi-purpose yoga accessory, a yoga wheel is particularly useful for those who suffer from back pain and want to ease muscle soreness with backbends. But, similar to the yoga block, its sturdy construction lends itself to numerous different lifts, stretches and anything else you can think of. This UpCircleSeven yoga wheel is particularly strong too, offering a weight capacity of 550 pounds, so you can be sure it won’t buckle when in use. This wheel still manages to offer thick padding around its diameter, and you can personalise it with a series of different color combinations.

So which yoga essential should you choose? Well, ideally, you’d have all these products at hand. But for those who perhaps struggle with particular stretches, a block, wheel or strap might do wonders for helping you keep up with your classes or practice. And for anyone who is always leaving their yoga essentials at home or in the car, the sling bag will certainly help you out.

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