Replace yoga props with these 5 DIY yoga props made from household items
More and more, many people are taking online yoga classes or doing our own yoga practice from home. But not everyone has the same yoga props at home that might be available in a yoga studio setting. So here are some ways to create DIY yoga props with what you have around the house.
Here are 5 yoga props that you can create DIY yoga props with everyday objects.
What to Use if You Don’t Have Yoga Straps:
- Use a belt, scarf, or bathrobe tie.
- Roll up a thin towel, crib sheet, coat, etc.
Use These Items in Place of Yoga Blocks as DIY Yoga Props:
- Use a sturdy book or stack of books.
- If you’re looking to build the earth up under your hands, a solid box or storage bin can also do the trick, or even a large mixing bowl upside down.
- Stack cushions or blankets for softer support.
- If you’re looking for something to squeeze between hands or legs to create some muscular engagement, look for something the right width and weight: books, cushions, tissue boxes, etc.
Blankets as DIY Yoga Props:
- Even though you may not have the perfect blanket, any blanket will do! You may need to play with combinations and folds vs rolls to find the best support.
- Sometimes a rolled yoga mat can provide enough support, although the thickness and softness level will be different.
- Cushions, pillows, and towels can also provide similar support.
What to Use Instead of Yoga Bolsters:
- If you have yoga blankets, fold them in quarters and then tightly roll from the folded edge to the fringe edge. If you need more thickness, roll a second blanket around the outside.
- Use a rolled sleeping bag.
- Use a blanket or sheet to bundle some pillows.
Use Your House as a DIY Yoga Prop:
- Walls, counters and furniture such as tables and chairs can create interesting support for your home yoga practice in so many ways.
No Yoga Mat? No Problem.
- If you’ve been to my classes recently, you may have heard me mention that I rarely use a mat any more because I don’t like how it restricts my movement in space. If you’ve never practiced without one, start cautiously and experiment with care to make sure you have enough traction to be safe. You may need to make some adjustments to which poses you practice and where.
- Meditation, pranayama, and floor based poses never require a mat. If you need padding, use cushions, towels, or blankets.
Experiment with these DIY Yoga prop ideas and have fun!
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