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By Ann Pizer, About.com

Created: April 21, 2009

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Intro to Yoga Gear

Before you start doing yoga, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the basic equipment you will encounter in a yoga class:

  • Basic Yoga Equipment
  • Yoga Props Illustrated
  • Yoga Mats & Mat Bags

    The yoga mat is probably the most essential piece of equipment and may be the first one you choose to acquire.

  • Before You Buy a Yoga Mat
  • Review - Harmony II Yoga Mat by Jade Yoga
  • Review - Manduka eKO Lite Yoga Mat
  • Review - Tool Bag by Crescent Moon
  • Review - Mat Sleeve Messenger Bag by Crescent Moon
  • Yoga Clothing

    Comfortable, breathable clothes are recommended for yoga.

  • Review - Agility Yoga Pants by Be Present
  • Yoga Gifts

    These guides are a good way to find yoga items for yourself, too.

  • Yoga Gift Guide
  • Yoga Gifts for Men
  • Yoga Books, Audio, and Video

    Yoga videos and audio recordings are a great way to continue your practice at home, and yoga books act as sources of reference, inspiration, and instruction.

  • Best Yoga Books
  • Review - Cool Yoga Tricks by Miriam Austin
  • Review - Light on Life by B.K.S. Iyengar
  • Review - Yoga Fan
  • Review - Hip Tranquil Chick by Kimberly Wilson
  • Review - Iamplify.com
  • Review - Kimberly Fowler's Yoga for Athletes DVD
  • Explore Yoga

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