Having been a gym member for nearly fifteen years now, I have seen all the fitness trends come and go. When yoga was introduced a few years ago, I got hooked. Although I still consider myself a beginner, I have started looking for yoga equipment which I can buy so I can practice my yoga poses at home. After consulting my yoga instructor, I decided to buy my own yoga mat, blocks and ropes. I know I will probably need more in the future, but in the meantime, these are the most essential for me.

The most basic yoga equipment you will need is a yoga mat. You need a mat to protect your back and body from the hard floor. A mat will also keep you from slipping. Yoga blocks are made of soft cushion and can help provide support for you to be able to do the poses safely and properly. They can be placed under your hips and heels; they can help you be more stable when extending your body. Yoga ropes can help you stretch and strengthen your muscles, relieve back pain, tone the abs and in my case provide support for forward bends and shoulder stretches.