Happy Holidays. I love when we get to the month of December – its about connecting with friends and family and celebrations of joy. It’s also the season of giving. When thinking about what to write about this month – my mind went directly to some of my favorite yoga props. If family is asking you what they might get you or you are thinking of what to get the yogi in your life – here are some great ideas to build a deeper practice in 2025. These are tools used to support and enhance your yoga practice. They help yogi’s achieve better alignment, deepen stretches and make poses more accessible.

The Yoga Block – I own a variety of these in different sizes and use them in just about every class. They are a bit on the softer side, yet they are strong enough to stand and sit on and stack. They help create space and length in your body and help stabilize a pose by bringing the ground closer for better alignment.

The Yoga Strap – these come in adjustable and multi-loop varieties. Yoga straps can aid in achieving poses that require extended reach along with assisting with stretching and maintaining alignment.

The Yoga Bolster – I just recently invested in a bolster – previously I was using a firm cushion. The bolster makes a world of difference in support in my restorative practice. Just the right size and firmness (the couch cushion wasn’t quite right). Bolsters can be used to create comfort during seated meditations or reclined poses while helping release tension and promote relaxation.

The Yoga Wheel – This is not a common yoga prop so a great addition to the yogi that has everything. It is a great prop for the yogi trying to deepen their backbends. It can also help improve flexibility and balance and aids in developing core strength.