In this post I discuss the points that you need to keep in mind when choosing the correct yoga top.

There is no need to spend vast amounts of money on specific equipment or clothes. Invest in a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing and if you need props to help you with the more difficult posses, use household items that have the same effect as the yoga equipment.

Clothing. Before starting, change into comfortable clothes that do not restrict you in any way. You may also feel you want to wash before you practice. The clothing you wear must be comfortable and flexible, with elasticated waist bands, Fabrics that are made from natural fibres work well, as they help the body to breathe.

Wear shorts, leggings, cropped trousers, or trousers that you can roll up, which allow you to see if your legs and feet are correctly aligned. Bare fet are essential so that you are able to stretch out and invigorate your feet.

Do not wear strapless tank tops they are not at all practical for yoga as things can pretty jumpy. Also make sure your clothes are not very loose as you will be doing stretching and loose clothing can be a problem.

Equipment

If your floor is slippery you will need to buy a yoga mat, but for the other equipment, use general household items that have the same effect. As you become more experienced, you may find that you want to buy equipment specialy designed for yoga.

Using a Belt helps sto deepen a pose without applying force and to hold a pose in correct alignment. You may also need to use one for poses where you are unable to reach your hands together.

Blocks are useful if your hands cannot quite reach the floor, or if you need mroe height under your sitting bones. Sitting on them also help sot keep you straight.

Placing a bolster underneath you when lying flat helps to open up your chest. You can also use it to sit on or place it under your kneeds to relax your back in the final relaxation.

Lightweight blankets or towels are useful to have to hand. These can be folded or rolled up neatly to support you and make you more comfortable when sitting or ying. You canalso use them to cover you to keep you warm during relaxation.

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