How to Use Every Yoga Props and Which Ones to Try

Every physical activity has tools that can help people increase strength or reach goals, and yoga is no different. Yoga props offer help for endurance or injury prevention, for example, and they’re often quite easy to use.

The most recognizable of yoga props is a yoga mat. Different types have different characteristics of thickness and texture, which are inherent in the material used to make the mat. Generally there are four types of materials for yoga mats—PVC, rubber, jute, and organic materials. Which one you pick depends on your practice and your preference. How do you figure it out? Use this graphic to get started understanding the varied and wonderful world of yoga props.

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Infographic source: Health Perch

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Kate Morin

Kate Morin is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for food. After being diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010, she developed a strong interest in health, and has been merging these two passions through her work ever since. In her free time, she runs her own food blog, SeasonSimply.com. Her work has also appeared on Greatist.com and in Delight Gluten-Free Magazine. She currently works and resides in Kansas City, MO.

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