If you're interested in beginning a yoga practice, consider investing in a beginner's kit to start. Kits contain many of the props used in yoga classes that can help you to modify or achieve poses you may need help with in the beginning, along with instructional DVDs, booklets, or posters.
Yoga Kits for Beginners
There are numerous kits available for adult beginners of any age. Each kit contains the basic props you need to get started.
The Firm Yoga Beginner Kit
The Firm offers a yoga kit for beginners for under $25. It contains these handy items:
- One skid-free mat
- One foam block for added stability
- One cotton strap
- 30-minute DVD for beginners
You can purchase the kits at Wal-Mart.
Gaiam Yoga for Beginners Kit
Gaiam makes an easy-to-use yoga kit for beginners, which costs under $30. It contains the following:
- One skid-free mat with positional markings and lines to help you find correct footing
- One foam block
- One cotton strap
- Two full length yoga workouts for beginners
- One seated meditiation preparation routine
You can buy the kits through Gaiam.
SPRI Yoga Starter Kit
SPRI offeres a yoga starter kit for under $40. It contains these items:
- One "sticky" studio quality mat
- Two foam blocks
- One cotton strap
- Yoga position poster
- Yoga DVD
You can purchase this kit through Amazon.
Wai Lana Basic Yoga Kit
The Wai Lana Basic Yoga Kit is sold for under $40. It includes everything you need to get started:
- One skid-free mat
- One foam block
- One cotton strap
- One yoga posture poster
You can buy this kit at YogaOutlet.
Total Yoga DVD Kit
Total Yoga offers a DVD kit for beginners that includes the necessary props to get started for around $35. It includes these items:
- One slip-free mat
- One foam block
- One cotton strap
- One mesh carrying bag for storing and transporting the equipment
- One instructional DVD
You can purchase the kit from CleverBrand.
EASYMat Kit
The EASYMat kit offers a beginner's package for taking to studios. It costs around $47 and includes the following:
- One slip-free mat
- One foam block
- One cotton strap
- One hand towel for hot yoga
You can purchase this kit from Kulae Yoga Catalog.
Kid's Yoga Kits for Beginners
There are also yoga kits available to get your kids involved as well. Try one of these great options.
Yoga Motion Bundle
Namaste Kid makes a beginner's kit for kids just starting in yoga. It costs around $50 and includes these items:
- One slip-free mat
- One kid's yoga DVD
- One water bottle
You can find this kit at Amazon.
Yoga Kit for Kids
Yoga Kit for Kids is a card set that shows a pose on one side of each card, with a poem explaining the pose on the other side. It includes an instructional booklet and a 40-minute CD featuring both energizing and relaxing music. The kit retails for around $20 on Amazon.
Specialty Beginner's Kits
If you need additional help in getting started on your yoga journey or you have a condition that needs some extra support, there are kits available for you as well. Try one of the these options.
Gaiam Baby Ready Kit
Gaiam makes a kit just for expecting and post-partum mothers. This kit costs under $50 and includes the following:
- One, extra-thick slip-free mat
- One foam block
- One cotton strap
- One DVD that includes both prenatal and post-natal workouts.
You can find this kit at Amazon.
Tall Yogi Kit
For tall beginners to yoga, there is a special kit available to help you adjust your practice. The kit costs around $115 and includes these items:
- One extra-wide and long yoga mat
- One extra-long yoga mat harness
- One bottle of mat cleaning spray
- One 10-foot long cotton strap
- Two oversized foam yoga blocks
The kit can be found at Yoga Accessories.
Get Started on Your Yoga Journey
Having the right tools available to you can make all the difference in your practice. Invest in a beginner yoga kit at the start of your practice to make sure you have all the tools you need, both at home and away.
