Yoga accessories to support and develop your practice
The right yoga accessories can make exercises more accessible, comfortable or challenging. Explore yoga blocks and straps for extra support, reach and stability, alongside accessories for Pilates and mobility training. Suitable for beginners, experienced practitioners and yoga studios.
Which yoga accessories do you need?
The accessories you need depend on your exercises and current flexibility, balance and experience. Yoga blocks provide a raised support when you cannot comfortably reach the floor. A yoga strap extends your reach without forcing a pose. Sliding discs and soft Pilates weights add challenge to strength and stability exercises.
What is a yoga block used for?
A yoga block brings the floor closer to your hands and helps you maintain a stable position. Place it upright, on its side or flat to choose between different heights. Blocks can support standing poses, forward bends, balance poses and seated exercises.
A half block provides a lower, more compact support. It is useful when a full block is too high or you only need a small lift. Depending on the exercise, you can also use two blocks to support both sides of your body evenly.
What is a yoga strap used for?
A yoga strap helps you reach your hands or feet when this is not yet comfortable without support. It extends your reach so you can work into a pose gradually without pulling or forcing the movement. Straps can be used for stretching and mobility exercises for the legs, hips, shoulders and back.
Sliding discs for stability and core training
Sliding discs move across the floor, adding a dynamic element that challenges your stability. You engage your core to control the movement. They suit exercises such as sliding lunges, mountain climbers, hamstring curls and plank variations. Check which surfaces the discs are suitable for and, on reversible models, which side to use on your floor.
Soft weights for yoga and Pilates
Soft Pilates weights add light resistance to controlled movements. They are easy to hold and suit exercises for the arms, shoulders and core. Their light weight keeps the focus on control, posture and repetitions rather than maximum strength.
What should you look for when choosing yoga accessories?
For a yoga block, consider its dimensions, firmness and the support height you need. It should support you without losing its shape during a pose. Choose a strap length that suits your height and planned exercises. Durable materials that are easy to clean are particularly practical for shared classes and studio use.
Yoga accessories for home and studio practice
Yoga accessories take up little space and are easy to use at home or on the go. In yoga studios and fitness spaces, blocks and straps help adapt exercises to participants with different experience levels and ranges of movement. Having several available lets each participant use the support that suits their practice.
Complete your equipment with a suitable yoga mat for grip, comfort and support during yoga, Pilates and mobility exercises.
