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Yoga Exercise Equipment
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Yoga blocks are rectangular wedges commonly made from foam, wood, or bamboo. They are sometimes referred to as Yoga Bricks due to their brick shape. Each yoga block offers three dimensions (measurements are usually 5 inches x 9 inches x 3 inches). Yoga blocks are used to aid and support particular parts of the body to help with the correct alignment of a position. Care must be taken when using blocks not to become too dependent on them, using them as a crutch. We may get so used to using them that the body will never fully expand to its capacity. However, their use is of extreme benefit for alignment and stability when used properly.
Yoga straps are used to assist in aiding flexibility when it's hard or impossible to reach certain parts of the body, like in a seated forward bend. If the toes cannot be reached, a strap is used around the balls of the feet. Yoga straps are made of non-flexible cloth material and may have a plastic buckle for fastening. Yoga straps are especially designed for maintaining a pose and to stretch muscles more effectively, however, any kind of strap or towel can be used to further facilitate a stretch. 
Like mats, there is a vast assortment of yoga bags. Some are just basic bags shaped like a rolled-up mat for easy mat carrying. Others are elaborate and have bottle holders and compartments or pockets for holding items like towels, yoga accessories, CD's, keys, sunglasses and whatever you bring to your class. Not everyone needs to carry extra items. You can keep it simple and just use a yoga strap for carrying your mat.For Your Empowerment
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