Yoga props aren’t a sign you’re doing less—they’re a way to practice smarter. At Hugger Mugger, we’ve spent over 40 years designing props that support real bodies and real practices, from first-time students to seasoned teachers.
Whether you’re new to props or already reach for your favorite bolster on instinct, these quick tips will help you use them with more intention, confidence, and ease.
1. Use Props to Meet Your Body Today
Your body changes daily—energy, flexibility, stress, and recovery all show up on the mat.
Try this:
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Feeling tight? Place a Foam Block under your hands in forward folds.
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Feeling fatigued? Slide a Standard Bolster under your spine for a gentle supported backbend.
Props allow you to adapt your practice instead of forcing your body to match yesterday’s version of the pose.
2. Blocks Build Awareness, Not Just Height
Blocks aren’t just for beginners—they offer feedback, stability, and new challenges.
Quick ideas:
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Place a block between your thighs in Bridge or Chair Pose to activate inner legs.
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Rest a block under your sacrum for a supported, restorative backbend.
Think of blocks as tools for alignment and engagement, not training wheels.
Explore our full range of Yoga Blocks for different heights, densities, and support levels.
3. Bolsters Create Space to Release
Bolsters are essential for restorative yoga, slow flow, and long holds.
Use a bolster when you want to:
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Release tension in hips and lower back
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Stay longer in supported poses without strain
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Fully relax in Savasana or seated meditation
A Standard Bolster can transform a few minutes of rest into a full nervous-system reset.
4. Straps Support Safe, Sustainable Stretching
Yoga straps help maintain alignment, while flexibility builds over time.
Try this:
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Loop a Yoga Strap around your foot in hamstring stretches to keep the spine long.
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Use a strap in shoulder openers to avoid overreaching.
Slow, supported progress leads to stronger, more resilient mobility.
Browse our durable Yoga Straps designed for grip, comfort, and longevity.
5. Blankets Are the Most Versatile Prop
A well-folded blanket adapts to almost any body or pose.
Use blankets to:
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Cushion knees in tabletop, lunges, or kneeling poses
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Support hips in seated postures
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Elevate the head or legs in Savasana
One Yoga Blanket, endless possibilities.
6. Set Up Props Before You Begin
Instead of grabbing props mid-pose, set them up at the start of class or practice.
This helps you:
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Stay present and focused
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Move with intention
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Avoid rushing or breaking your flow
Preparation is part of mindful practice.
Practice Smarter, Not Harder
Yoga props help you move with greater awareness, comfort, and longevity—no matter where you are in your practice. At Hugger Mugger, our props are thoughtfully designed to support alignment, durability, and ease on and off the mat.
Next time you roll out your mat, invite a prop or two to join you. Your body—and your practice—will thank you.
Explore Hugger Mugger’s full collection of Yoga Props designed for comfort, support, and mindful movement.