Yoga
equipment includes props and tools designed to facilitate better,
more effective yoga practice. Some common equipment includes grip
blocks, straps, mats, and balls. These tools enhance your workout
by isolating certain movements and muscle groups and/or offering resistance
training.
Grip blocks are yoga equipment designed to alleviate the joint pain
in hands commonly caused by the yoga pose “downward dog”.
These blocks help prevent wrist injuries by bearing the weight of
the body (instead of your wrists doing the work). They also expand
and challenge your range of yoga postures.
Straps offer resistance training, and deeper and more challenging
stretches. Yoga balls are yoga equipment designed to massage and de-stress.
Whatever equipment you choose, it’s important to correctly know
how to use it before trying to put it in your daily routine. An instructor,
book, DVD, or video usually accompanies such purchases.