Yoga props are supportive tools - like blocks, straps, blankets, bolsters, wedges, and sandbags - that help you find safe alignment, build stability, and relax more deeply in poses.

They make yoga more accessible for all bodies by “bringing the floor up” to meet you, reducing strain on joints and allowing you to stay in poses longer with greater ease.

Beginners usually do well starting with a pair of yoga blocks, a yoga strap, and a yoga blanket.

Blocks support standing poses and seated postures, straps help you reach your feet without rounding your spine, and blankets add comfort under knees, hips, or shoulders.

As your practice grows, you can add bolsters, wedges, and sandbags for restorative and yin yoga.

• Foam blocks are lightweight, slightly cushioned, and easy to grip—great for everyday practice and portability.
  
• Cork blocks are denser and very stable, with a natural, grippy texture—ideal when you want a super-solid base.
  
• Bamboo blocks are firm, beautiful, and sustainably made; they offer strong support for standing and balance poses.

Your Yoga Prop Guide lets you compare dimensions, weight, and materials so you can pick the block that feels best in your hands.

Yoga straps act like an extension of your arms, letting you connect hands to feet without straining your back, shoulders, or hamstrings.

In seated forward bends and reclined leg stretches, a strap keeps your spine long while you gradually increase flexibility.

Different lengths (6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft) and buckle styles (D-ring, cinch, quick-release) give you options for your height and practice.

Use a yoga blanket when you want adjustable, foldable support under your hips, knees, or shoulders, or a soft layer for relaxation and savasana.

Blankets are easy to stack, roll, or fold into custom shapes. Bolsters are better when you want consistent, firm support for restorative poses or chest openers.

Many practitioners combine both: a bolster for structure, blankets for fine-tuning comfort.

• Yoga wedges slightly angle the hands, feet, or heels to reduce strain in wrists, ankles, or tight calves—especially helpful in Downward Dog, Plank, or standing forward bends.
  
• Yoga sandbags add grounding weight to the thighs, hips, or feet in restorative poses, encouraging deeper release and relaxation.

Both are featured in the Yoga Prop Guide so you can see sizes, weights, and suggested uses at a glance.

Not at all. Props are used by beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Well-placed props can actually deepen your practice by improving alignment, protecting joints, and allowing subtler work with breath and awareness. Many experienced yogis consider props essential for advancing in standing poses, backbends, and restorative work.

Think about:

• Your practice style: Restorative and yin yoga benefit from bolsters, blankets, and sandbags; vinyasa and alignment-based classes rely heavily on blocks and straps.
  
• Your space: Foam blocks and cotton straps are light and easy to store; bolsters and blankets create a cozy, dedicated yoga corner.
  
• Your priorities: If eco-friendly materials are important, look for recycled foam, cork, bamboo, and natural-fiber blankets.

The Hugger Mugger Yoga Prop Guide brings all of these options together so you can build a prop setup that fits your body, practice, and home.