Props We Love

We absolutely love yoga props! They are essential for safe and comfortable practice. Good props are something you should buy once. They will last many, many years. You’ll continue use them in your yoga practice beyond the perinatal period. As you gain more experience and expertise you will find that you use them more, not less. They aren’t like training wheels meant to be shed when you get “good” at yoga. We earn sales commissions from Amazon and Manduka.

Manduka Mat We Love the Most at MamaSpace Yoga

Manduka PRO Yoga Mat

If you are looking for a great mat to use at home, this is the one. You'll buy it once and never need to get another. Trust us. We have worn out mats - lots of them. This is the one we now use at home. It's a little heavy to carry around town, but at home it offers the BEST support and cushioning. Some mats are TOO squishy and can adversely affect balance. Others are too hard and don't feel good when we lie on them. This one is just right

Our Second Most Favorite Mat at MamaSpace Yoga

Manduka PROLite Yoga Mat

We get it. We don't want to lug a Manduka PRO Yoga mat around town either. That's why we also use one of these. It's a little bit thinner and lighter than the Manduka PRO Yoga Mat. It offers great cushioning and the stability we have come to expect. Like the Manduka PRO Yoga Mat, it has the perfect texture on the bottom to grip the floor and the perfect texture on the top to grip your feet. The closed cell foam used in these mats ensures no funky smells...

These are Great Lightweight Blocks Good For Prernatal Yoga at MamaSpace

Foam Blocks

Foam blocks are also good. They cost less and weigh less than cork blocks. You choose!

Manduka Cork Yoga Blocks

We LOVE these blocks. They cost a little more. The extra stability is totally worth it. They are super supportive and they won’t slip.

Wall Ropes

If you're going to practice the supported downward facing dog pose in the Daily Fertility Sequence you will need two wall ropes. You can order them directly from us. They are smooth, soft, exactly the right length and properly tied. Wall rope mounting brackets are not included. They are sold separately.

Wall Rope Mounting Bracket

If you want to practice a supported downward facing dog pose you'll need two brackets to mount the wall ropes. Space them 18" apart and you will have the perfect setup.

Straps

Get at least an 8′ strap. There’s no downside to it being a little longer than you need. Shorter than you need – not so good.

Manduka Align Yoga Strap

This strap isn't stretchy. That's good. They're not supposed to stretch. It is stable, yet soft and flexible. The buckle is easier to manipulate and adjust than a D-ring buckle and it won't move until you move it.

Solid Color Mexican Blankets

These blankets are a cotton synthetic blend - non itchy. One of things we like about them is that they fit a mat exactly when folded in half lengthwise. They shed a bit (all yoga blankets do) until they have been washed a few times. Sometimes we like to use two or three at a time for practice. We love props...

Our Favorite Wool Blanket at MamaSpace Yoga

Manduka Recycled Wool Blanket

We love these wool blankets, too. Ours is an older model. The newer ones have a nicer binding on the edge. They're super durable and don't shed as much as the synthetic/cotton blends.

Bolsters

100% cotton bolsters are the BEST! They are the right size and SUPER Supportive. They are NOT squishy like pillows (or some other name-brand bolsters). After years of use in our studio they have held up exceedingly well. They stay firm and keep doing their job year after year. The cotton cover zips off for washing, too.