What better way to start practicing activities that connect the mind with the body than in the World Yoga Day. It is increasingly common to introduce at least one relaxation and stretching class a week. If you are one of those who wants to be encouraged to try, I recommend you attend a class taught. Online videos or apps can be helpful when you have experience, but if you don't know the technique of the postures or breath control, it will end up being a mess.
Today we are going to give you some recommendations on the material you need, whether you go to class or if you dare to practice it at home.
What kind of clothing is recommended for Yoga?
It is very fashionable to see how large sportswear companies launch lines designed for the yogis. Tight leggings, wide pants, tops, jumpsuits, tight or wide t-shirts… The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and that clothing is not an impediment in performing the postures.
If you don't feel comfortable wearing an oversized T-shirt because it keeps riding up, choose a tighter one. Keep in mind that the garments should fit like a second skin, my recommendation is to wear those that best fit the body.
As for shoes, it is clear that you will not have to wear them and, if possible, do not wear Socks to avoid slipping.
How to choose the perfect mat?
Perhaps the mat or mat is the most basic material for practicing yoga. Some people prefer a mat gross to prevent it from slipping easily, and there are those who opt for finer to have more contact with the ground. Personally, I prefer those that are thicker to avoid any discomfort from hitting the ground.
It is important that you take into account the size and material of which it is made. If you search the Internet, you will see that there are mats at very cheap or a little high prices. The normal thing is that you invest enough money so that you do not have to continually replace it.
And as we told you before, size is important if you think Take it to the park or the beach. Doing yoga outdoors should not involve an effort in transporting material.
Do I need accessories?
Everything will depend on your objective and the way in which you understand to practice yoga. You can perform postures with your own weight, or you can help yourself with some accessories to train or to add intensity. The most used are the blocks, the inverted bench, the elastic bands and the cylinders. Of course, a good wall will always be a great help to you.
With the elastic bands you can improve your flexibility to end up adopting certain postures. The inverted bench It will help you lose your fear of doing inverted poses. The blocks They can be made of cork, wood or foam, and are designed to improve certain postures. In addition, you can use them to give intensity to your training.