30/10/2026
Why do we use props? 🧘♀️
Yoga is about creating freedom, we use props just enough to give the body a feeling of what it should be cultivating itself.
They are wonderful supportive tools that help us improve alignment, flexibility, strength and a sense of stability. But they can also be used creatively, allowing us to explore familiar postures in new ways.
There are many different props, and at Purna Yoga Helsinki we use quite a few!
🟣 Soft pads – to sit on at the beginning of class, to support shoulderstand and twists.
🧱 Blocks – for standing poses, backbends and releasing tension.
〰️ Belts – to extend our reach and make postures more accessible.
🥚 Eggs – for upper backbends and hip support.
🪑 Chairs – for just about every asana!
💜 Bolsters – for restorative yoga and Yin.
🧣 Blankets – rolled up for neck support or to keep us warm in Shavasana.
✨ The Great Yoga Wall – for opening, strengthening and exploring almost any asana with the support of the wall.
Props are not just for beginners or for making poses easier. They can help us go deeper into our practice, develop awareness and discover something new.
Which is your favourite prop? 💛