Wellness Products Can Be Expensive.
So, we are sharing two things:
1. our favorites (like, the best yoga mats out there or *must have* props)
2. any deals or industry promotions that we can pass on
I've been practicing for fourteen years and spent 4+ of them in upper-management in natural food stores and yoga studios.
I've tried lots of different products and I have favorites.
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What We're Using Right Now...
Manduka PRO
Now, Manduka products are not cheap. But, there are just no two ways about it, as far as yoga mats go, Manduka Pro is the best in town, especially for beginners.
And here's why:
It's has added cushion, but is not too soft, and doesn't skimp on stickiness. So, it's safe for your knees, in poses like cat/cow and table-top, but it has all the grip of the Lite or the eKO mat,
Click to purchase the one pictured here.
And, if you're under 5'10, you're going to want to get this size instead.
That said, if budget is king, click this link and we'll take you right down to my pick for a budget mat. (There are two I recommend)
A must-have with this is the Manduka mat spray; non-toxic, natural materials and actually increases the sticky sensation on the PRO mat.
Another thing Manduka does really well is cork blocks...
If you are serious about getting started and don't want to piece everything together, this is a good way to get all of your essentials in one shot.
And, if you're more interested in savings and don't mind pooling things together from different sources, we have a more affordable option for cork blocks lower on the page.
Manduka's Home Studio Kit
These are still great, great options but we chose them specifically because they won’t break the bank
Light on Yoga
B.K.S. Iyengar
The definitive guide to the philosophy and practice of Yoga by one of its greatest contemporary teachers. Light on Yoga provides complete descriptions and illustrations of all the positions and breathing exercises.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Sri Swami Satchidananda
The Sutras in their purest form, with the original Sanskrit, translation, transliteration, and commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda, one of the most respected and revered contemporary Yoga masters.
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk
Trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. It's time to explore innovative treatments—from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and Yoga.
The Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book: A Visual Guide to Form, Function, and Movement (Vol 1)
Kelly Solloway
This fun mix of colouring book and instructional guide demystifies anatomy for the yoga enthusiast and teacher.