Yoga straps
Yoga strap: take your yoga practice to the next level!
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced yogi, everyone knows it: some yoga poses can't be performed right away. It can sometimes seem almost impossible to reach your feet with your arms or perform certain stretches. With some yoga exercises or asanas, you might need a little help getting into the right position. Fortunately, a yoga strap then the solution!
What is a yoga strap?
A yoga strap A support belt is a tool you can use during new or challenging yoga exercises until you can perform the asana without a belt. This reduces the risk of injury and strain.
The belt provides support and reduces pressure on your body, especially your back and shoulders. This helps yoga strap Prevent yourself from straining too much and overexerting yourself. This handy tool also allows you to hold a pose longer. The strap makes it easier to stretch and allows you to lengthen your body. Do you suffer from blockages in your body due to injuries? Straps also offer support in those cases.
When using yoga straps Always apply: stretch subtly. However tempting it may be to improve on asanas that previously seemed impossible, it's important not to exert too much force. Always keep your arms, shoulders, and neck relaxed. They're not meant to be pushed or pulled; forcing your body is not the goal.
A yoga strap is a great aid for both beginners and advanced users. As a beginner, you might not know exactly how far you can stretch and bend your body. It's important not to overload your muscles and joints. A belt helps with this; your body tells you when you're stuck.
For advanced yoga practitioners, the belt offers additional depth, allowing you to challenge yourself even further. Using the belt adds an extra dimension to poses you've already mastered.
How do you use yoga straps?
Yoga straps Using it isn't difficult. Thanks to the buckle or metal ring on the belt, you can easily fasten it, just like a regular belt.
Do you primarily need support for exercises where your limbs lack length? Then wrap the belt around the part of your body you want to support. Instead of holding that part, hold the belt so you engage the same muscles and parts of your body. Securing the belt with a buckle or metal ring isn't necessary in that case.
Want to practice holding a standing, sitting, or lying pose for longer? This is part of yin yoga or a dynamic yoga style, for example. It's helpful to use the entire strap and secure it with a buckle or metal ring. Tie the strap around the appropriate body part, pull it as tight as desired, and secure it. Pay attention to how far your body can stretch. Securing the strap frees up both hands to perform the asana properly.
Which yoga straps can you find at Yoga-Pilatesshop?
Yoga-Pilatesshop sells straps from Yoga-Mad and Yogi & Yogini. The main differences are in the length and how you fasten the strap: with a buckle or a metal ring. How do you choose the right one? length yoga strap?
Yoga-Mad yoga straps
Yoga-Mad yoga straps vary in length, material and color.
The Yoga-Mad standard strap is 2 meters long and suitable for general use. It's primarily used for arm extensions or to prevent strain. The standard strap is made of 100% cotton and has a plastic buckle to secure it. This strap is available in blue and green.
Yoga-Mad's longest strap is 2.5 meters long. This strap is suitable for poses like Paripurna Navasana (the boat), Urdhvamamukha Janu Sirasana (head on knee), or Supta Padnagusthasana (hand on big toe). The strap is easily secured with the plastic buckle. The 100% cotton strap is available in blue and off-white.
The 2.5-meter Yoga-Mad belt is also available in 100% unbleached organic cotton for the eco-conscious yogi. Instead of a plastic buckle, the belt is secured with metal rings.
Yogi & Yogini yoga belt
The Yogi & Yogini support belt has a standard length of 183 centimeters and is easy to use. The metal D-ring makes the belt easily adjustable, but it doesn't have a quick-release buckle. The belt is available in blue, black, and purple.