Do you bring your own props to class?Why having your own props is important for your practice
1. You get props that best fit your body
When you bring your own props, you know exactly what size, density and shape you are working with. Every body is different. What feels supportive to one person may feel unstable to another. With custom props your body means better alignment, deeper comfort and more confident practice.
Love My Mat even offers deals Seat fittings and support consultations so you can discover exactly the props that suit your body and support your practice most effectively. This advice will take the guesswork out of shopping and help you build a prop collection that will really serve you. You can do this in person at our store located at 809 King St. East in Hamilton, ON. Canada or we will be happy to assist you by telephone.
2. You know how clean your props are
Studio props can be cleaned regularly, but if you bring your own, you know their hygiene history. You only touch your props and are cleaned on your schedule – whether that’s weekly, after each class or as needed. Clean props support healthy skin and a comfortable experience every time.
3. Your props carry your energy
There is something special about practicing with the objects you touch, choose, and care for yourself. Your blocks, belt, blanket or bolster absorb the intention of your exercise and feel familiar under your body. For many yogis, this familiarity increases peace, presence and confidence on the mat.
Easy props to take to class
Although bolsters can be bulky, many smaller props are easy to carry and make a big difference in the class. Below you will find useful items from Love my mat that are perfect for portability and support:
Essential small props
Loop Yoga Straps – $29 – Deepen your stretches, help bonds and create space without tension.
Black Foam Yoga Blocks (Set of Two) – $44 – Lightweight, versatile support for standing and sitting postures.
Knee Pillows – $39 – Dampen sensitive knees during long postures.
Eye Pillows – $26 – Ideal for savasana, meditation or relaxation of the nervous system.
Mini Round Bolsters – $69 – Portable support for pranayama, sitting postures and neck comfort, among other things.
Blankets – $40 to $80 – For extra padding, warmth or height in restorative classes.
Hand Weights – $56 – For soft grounding and extra resistance during currents or recovering holds.
Love My Mat props are handmade in Canada from sustainable materials, allowing you to build a personal prop collection that supports your body, your practice, your earth and a small Canadian business.
Support local, sustainable practices
Love my mat props are:
Handmade in Canada with care and intention, in the middle of Ontario.
Made from upcycled and rescued fabrics to reduce waste.
Designed for comfort, durability and longevity.
Bringing your own props not only increases your personal practice, it also supports local makers and a more sustainable wellbeing economy.
In summary
Bringing your own props to class:
Gives you better fit, hygiene and control above your experience.
Helps reduce studio prop costs and labor.
Supports local craftsmanship and sustainability.
Improves your comfort, alignment and exercise confidence.
Whether you start with a strap and blocks or expand to blankets and mini bolsters, building your own prop kit will support you for years to come.
Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to create your own prop collection. Thanks for being here,
xo Shelley
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