Yoga supplies include yoga clothes, yoga mats, yoga bricks, yoga ropes, yoga balls, yoga dumbbells, yoga gloves, yoga socks, yoga stretching belts, yoga VCD, books and so on. , all-encompassing, varied.
According to the order of use, there are mainly yoga clothes, yoga mats and VCD, which are needed in the early stage of practice and are the minimum tools for practicing yoga. For beginners, you need to buy clothes, mats and VCD first, and yoga ropes, balls, belts, bricks and dumbbells are gradually increased on the basis of certain yoga.
Second, the purchase skills of various yoga supplies
1, yoga mat
Function introduction:
Yoga mat is an auxiliary product when doing yoga practice. Putting the yoga mat flat on the ground can prevent the spine, ankle, hip joint and knee joint from being scratched.
Selection skills:
Yoga mats should be made of non-toxic, tasteless and elastic products. Gently push the surface of the mat with your palm and feel dry. If there is too much foaming agent residue on the surface of the floor mat, it will feel slippery, and it is easy to slip when practicing on it. Practitioners who have just started yoga can choose a thicker mat, such as 6mm thick; If you have a certain foundation, you can choose a yoga mat with a thickness of about 3.5mm-5mm-5 mm-5 mm.
2. Yoga clothes
Function introduction:
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.
Selection skills:
Yoga has a large range of movements, which requires clothing to choose materials with good elasticity and sweating during exercise, and materials with high sweat absorption and permeability. When choosing trousers, it is recommended to use trousers with laces as much as possible.
3. Yoga bricks
Function introduction:
Yoga brick is an auxiliary product in yoga practice, helping beginners or practitioners with poor flexibility to move. For some yoga poses, if your hands can't touch the ground or your body can't reach balance, you can use yoga bricks to support your body. When doing some basic yoga moves, such as forehand, you can use bricks to transition when your hand can't touch the ground; When making a half-moon shape, when the balance is not stable enough, bricks can be used for transition.
Selection skills:
A good yoga brick needs good anti-skid, compact and stable structure, good resilience and better size for users to hold.
4. Yoga ball
Function introduction:
Yoga ball, also known as fitness ball, is inflated internally and has strong elasticity. Doing exercises on yoga balls will increase the difficulty of exercise, exercise a sense of balance, enhance muscle control and do a lot of stretching exercises.
Selection skills:
Yoga balls come in different sizes and need to be selected according to the user's height and weight. It is suggested to choose environmentally friendly PVC material, which has good elasticity, high bearing capacity and no odor.
Step 5 stretch the belt
Function introduction:
Yoga stretching belt is an auxiliary product in yoga practice. For example, half face, when two hands can't reach each other, you can use the extension belt to transition; When doing the dance king style, if the hands and feet can't reach it, you can use the extension belt to transition.
Selection skills:
Yoga stretching belts are generally made of inelastic fabrics such as cotton, cotton, hemp or synthetic fibers. The width is generally fixed at 2.5cm, and the length is divided into various types according to the purpose, generally ranging from 1m-4m; The telescopic belt consists of a belt body and a copper buckle. The belt is too soft and easy to wrinkle, which affects the use, and it is too hard and has poor touch; The copper buckle should be waterproof to avoid rusting.
6. Yoga towel
Function introduction:
The yoga towel on the yoga mat can better absorb sweat and prevent slipping. When using public yoga mats, towels can reduce the contact between practitioners and yoga mats, ensure hygiene, and keep warm when resting.
Selection skills:
A good yoga towel has even and firm anti-slip particles on one side, has strong grip on the ground, and is made of superfine fiber with good water absorption, which is thick and durable.
7. Yoga column
Function introduction:
Yoga column, also known as foam shaft, is light in weight and full of cushioning elasticity. Suitable for warming up or relaxing after exercise. It can eliminate muscle tension by rolling, and it can also help yoga practitioners complete balance movements.
Selection skills:
For friends who just started using yoga poles, it is suggested to start with softer materials and choose ones with larger diameter and lower density.
8. Yoga Wheel
Function introduction:
Yoga wheel, also called dharma wheel, is mainly used to help relax back muscles, open chest and shoulders, enhance the flexibility of spine and improve posture. At the same time, it can also be used as a supporting tool for handstands and other poses.
Selection skills:
Yoga wheel should have a certain weight and hardness, which can ensure its stability and is not easy to deform. In addition, good anti-slip and wear resistance are also indispensable.