{"id":61909,"date":"2017-09-23T09:15:01","date_gmt":"2017-09-23T13:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=61909"},"modified":"2021-11-01T16:46:07","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T20:46:07","slug":"yoga-gear-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/tech\/yoga-gear-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Gear Up for Your Yoga Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"

While yoga requires less gear than other workouts, having the right mat, clothing and props can make all the difference in your workout. And as yoga evolves into a variety of practices \u2014 including faster forms of vinyasa<\/a> that combine meditation with HIIT<\/a> \u2014 you\u2019ll need superior treads and a more reliable mat that flow hard right alongside you. Here are a few new yoga gear pieces to take your downward dog and headstands<\/a> to greater heights.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>10 Easy Yoga Poses to Help Relieve Stress<\/a><\/p>\n

7 Yoga Gear Essentials to Enhance Your Practice<\/h3>\n
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1.\u00a0Best for Vinyasa Yoga: Lululemon Raise the Barre Tank ($68)<\/a><\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re stretching into cobra or upward dog, this Lululemon tank includes a built-in bra to help you dive into each asana with ease. Made with Lululemon\u2019s signature Luxtreme material (a sweat-wicking<\/a>, four-way stretch fabric), it’ll keep you cool when you\u2019re going hard on those side bends. We love how the top part is super-fitted so you can move with control, while the open back and bottom flares out to keep it lightweight and breathable.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Athleta<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. Best for Hot Yoga: Athleta Transcendence Bra ($49)<\/a><\/h3>\n

As those sun salutations get faster and the sweat starts dripping, you\u2019ll be glad you can transcend <\/em>this sports bra into a crop top (no judgments here). The low-cut neckline helps you breathe better between each shoulder-opening pose<\/a> and gives just the right amount of coverage. This top features Athleta’s new Powervita fabric and offers light compression as you bend, stretch and flow. Plus, the strong and thick straps ensure everything stays in place. We\u2019ll namaste to that!<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Inside the Most Tricked Out Yoga Studio in New York<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of C9 Champion<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Best for Immersive Yoga: C9 Champion Embrace Run Capris ($35)<\/a><\/h3>\n

These days, you don\u2019t need to om<\/em> in empty spaces. Immersive yoga<\/a> and sound-off yoga<\/a> offer a whole new way to experience the transcendental practice. Get in on the immersive trend with these futuristic C9 leggings. The bright colors and reflective details help you stand out in those candlelit classes, while the strategically placed mesh along your calves keep you cool.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Manduka<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. Best for HIIT Yoga: Manduka\u2019s eKO SuperLite Travel Yoga Mat ($42)<\/a><\/h3>\n

Who doesn\u2019t want to feel light as a feather and nimble as ever? Jumping from crow pose to burpees, you\u2019ll want a yoga mat that takes you up into the clouds. This durable yoga mat<\/a> is 1.5 mm thick to give your knees a break during those cat-cows, and its amazing grip lets you comfortably hang tight through side planks and headstands<\/a>. The best part: It\u2019s made with natural biodegradable material so you not only hop softly but shrink your carbon footprint, too.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>5 Standing Yoga Poses for Better Balance<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Gaiam<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5.\u00a0Best for Iyengar Yoga: Gaiam Yoga Essentials Block ($11)<\/a><\/h3>\n

In the words of many yoga instructors, \u201cdon\u2019t be afraid to use a block!\u201d Whether you\u2019re flowing into warrior III<\/a> or tree pose, a block is a yoga gear essential for balancing and maintaining alignment. From cork to wood, there are many types of blocks to choose from, but this Yoga Essentials Block<\/a> from Gaiam is made with foam for a more comfortable flow. We also like its beveled edges so it\u2019s easier to hold onto it from all angles. Because it\u2019s soft, it can even be used as a bolster on your back when a blanket or pillow isn\u2019t available for restorative poses<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Hugger Mugger<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6. Best for Restorative Yoga: Hugger Mugger Cotton Cinch Yoga Strap ($13)<\/a><\/h3>\n

Using a strap can help make challenging binds and lengthening poses, like dancer\u2019s pose<\/a> and bird of paradise<\/a>, easier to do. This cotton yoga strap<\/a> is 10 feet long and sturdy, so you can use it hold poses for several breaths, allowing deeper relaxation. For a slow-moving practice, like restorative yoga, a strap can help you articulate each pose and sync it with your breath.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Hex Performance<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. Best for Any Yoga: Hex Performance On Demand+ Spray & Go ($10)<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Regardless of whether you sweat buckets during yoga class, your mat can get really funky \u2014 fast. But this eco-friendly spray<\/a> allows you to disinfect and remove odor from your yoga gear, including your mat, blocks and straps. Simply spray \u2014 covering all surfaces \u2014 and let dry. It\u2019s as simple as that!<\/p>\n

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Support, comfort and fit are key to making the most out of each yoga class. From yoga mats to leggings, we rounded up some of the best yoga gear out there. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":90,"featured_media":61970,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,10],"tags":[289,133,56,341,355,286],"class_list":["post-61909","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gear-gadgets","category-tech","tag-exercise","tag-gear","tag-group-fitness","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2yoga","tag-yoga"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61909","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/90"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61909"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61909\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61909"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61909"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61909"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}