Yoga?

blossom_0826

I am looking into starting to take yoga classes.  I was hoping I could get some suggestions from you guys on what brand mat to purchase.  I am completely new to yoga so any suggestions would be super helpful.  Also, are there any other beginner "supplies" that you think I would need?  TIA!!

alithebride

hi and good for you!! all you really need to show up is a mat and a water bottle. when you're just starting out a regular old inexpensive one from target or a sporting goods store is fine. when you've done it a while and know you will continue go and get yourself a more expensive one. if you want to work on it a bit before you go pick up a beginner yoga dvd to learn some of the poses before you get to class.

i also like to bring a hand towel with me. my hands always get sweaty and slip and if we do any poses while laying on the mat i like to roll it and put it under my head.

blossom_0826

Thanks so much for your feedback and the towel tip!  I will probably just get an inexpensive one from Target to start out with then, thanks again! 

alg576

Yeah - definitely just get a cheapie Gaiam one from Target or something like that.  You don't need anything fancy, regardless of how long you've been practicing.  Some people prefer more cushioned mats, but that's completely a personal preference.  If you're not very flexible, you may want something like a block or a strap, but if you're taking classes at a yoga studio, then they should have those supplies on hand. 

I love yoga, I hope you have a good introduction!

sydneyb101

blossom_0826:

Thanks so much for your feedback and the towel tip!  I will probably just get an inexpensive one from hong kong clothing online to start out with then, thanks again! 

enjoy your yoga!!!

malittamay

I bought a Danskin set from Walmart and it was a DVD, a mat (pink ), a block and a strap...all of which I have used in a beginners yoga class....I think the set was like $20

jadeorchid21

alithebride:

hi and good for you!! all you really need to show up is a mat and a water bottle. when you're just starting out a regular old inexpensive one from target or a sporting goods store is fine. when you've done it a while and know you will continue go and get yourself a more expensive one. if you want to work on it a bit before you go pick up a beginner yoga dvd to learn some of the poses before you get to class.

i also like to bring a hand towel with me. my hands always get sweaty and slip and if we do any poses while laying on the mat i like to roll it and put it under my head.

I second this! 

blossom_0826

Thanks everyone.  I ended up getting a Gaiam beginner set from Target that has the mat, block, strap, and a dvd.  I start my first class tomorrow and I am super excited!

sujan21

Thanks a lot for your feedback for towel ,from Now ,I will also go with towel, to get hands free of sweat while laying on the mat.

 

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