The Dojo is happy to provide everything you need for your Yoga experience…all you MUST bring is yourself!
However, here is a guide to the props and tools we use in our yoga class!
The Dojo is happy to provide everything you need for your Yoga experience…all you MUST bring is yourself!
However, here is a guide to the props and tools we use in our yoga class!
A mat made from foam, cork, or another material that provides both grip and cushion as you move through your yoga classes.
A yoga mat can cost anywhere from $6 (5 Below) to $100 (Lululemon), but on average can cost around $30 and can be found at most retailers selling sports equipment.
Yoga blocks are usually made of foam, though they can be made of cork, bamboo, or other supportive materials.
Yoga blocks cost between $5/ea and $50/ea, but many can be bought as a set of 2 with a yoga strap included between $20-30.
These can be used to help you reach the ground if you cannot bend far enough, support your body if you need additional strength, and assist you in many poses.
Ask our instructors when/how to use a yoga block as you go through your flow!
Yoga straps are fabric straps which may have a buckling device at one end.
These are used to connect your body when you cannot do so yourself, such as reaching your foot if you cannot do so with your hands.
On average, a yoga strap will cost between $5-10, though many are available as part of a set of Yoga blocks
Your instructor will tell you when to use a strap!
A bolster is essentially a large “pillow” stuffed with firm foam.
This prop is generally used in Yin or Restorative yoga, as you hold poses for longer periods of time. A bolster allows you to support yourself in a gentle way.
Bolsters can cost between $40-80. They can be substituted in many cases with a meditation pillow if it will only be used for sitting poses.
A blanket is a versatile tool in yoga!
Any household flat blanket can be used, but yoga blankets like the one pictured can be purchased for $15-25.
Blankets can be used to provide cushion for your knees, back, or hands when on the ground, or rolled up to use in place of a block in some situations.
On cold days, you MIGHT even catch us snuggling up underneath it for our Shavasana pose!