For modern people, yoga is not completely unarmed. Doing yoga with some special tools is actually a branch of yoga as a fitness exercise called "auxiliary yoga". It was founded by B.K.S.Lyengar, a famous Indian yoga master, who studied and founded yoga as an auxiliary means to deal with the poor physical flexibility of adults. Because of its remarkable practice effect and the rapid development of science and technology, the derivatives of this school are growing constantly and become another trend that yoga lovers follow. Types of yoga supplies Yoga supplies include: yoga mats, yoga clothes, yoga bricks, yoga ropes, yoga balls, yoga pillows, yoga gloves, yoga socks, yoga extension belts, yoga VCD, yoga books and so on. Q 1。 I am a beginner in yoga. What yoga supplies do I need to buy? For beginners, you need to buy clothes, mats and VCD first. Generally, it is mainly yoga clothes, yoga mats and VCD. Because these are what you need when you start practicing, and they are the minimum tools for practicing yoga. At the same time, for beginners, it is difficult to complete some movements in practice, and some auxiliary tools are needed, such as yoga bricks. Yoga rope, ball, belt, brick, dumbbell, etc. They are gradually increased on the basis of certain yoga. Recommended 1: Yoga mat Yoga mat is one of the necessary tools for practicing yoga. Putting the yoga mat flat on the ground can prevent the spine, ankle, hip joint and knee joint from being scratched. After the exercise, you can roll up the yoga mat, lock it with fur buttons and put it in your backpack, which is simple and hygienic. At present, there are free yoga mats in the gym, but have you ever thought that the sweat of countless unknown people flows on the same yoga mat ... this may be a nightmare for people who love cleaning. Buying a yoga mat is a necessary investment in yoga practice. Recommendation 2: Yoga clothing is a kind of clothing worn when practicing yoga. When choosing yoga clothes, we must give priority to comfort, loose clothes are the best, and there must be good breathability. Q2。 There are many kinds of yoga mats on the market. Which one should I choose? According to the "thickness" to choose the thickness of the yoga mat, the most basic suggestion is that beginners can use a thicker yoga mat, such as 6 mm thick, to prevent sports injuries. With a certain foundation and experience, you can switch to a yoga mat with a thickness of 3.5 mm to 5 mm Of course, if you are very afraid of "pain", you can always choose a thicker yoga mat to practice. According to the material, TPE pad is environmentally friendly, soft, docile, light and strong in grip, but the price is high; Moreover, PVC is cheap, and this new material, PVC, is tasteless and harmless to human body. However, if products made of secondary materials (recycled materials) are used, they will be toxic and harmful to human body. Choose according to the "yoga type" you have learned. If you practice yoga that focuses on soft training, you will often encounter the action of sitting on the mat. At this time, a thicker and softer yoga mat will make you more comfortable.