Learn How Props Can Help
What can I use instead of yoga blocks?
Well, the short of the long of it is NO – you don’t need blocks for yoga or pilates. Thing only thing you really need is a mat and even that you can improvise without… HOWEVER, props and accessories can really elevate your practice.
“What do you mean by that Rebekah?” you may ask. Well block are like tools that can be keys to unlocking a pose for you or accessing a different part of the body. They can also motivate you to try something new. I love them. I have tried loads and loads of different props, accessories and equipment. It is really fun and fascinating how it allows you to perfect or even just try an exercise you never thought you could do. It is especially nice when I have a client that really needs to stretch something out buried in his or her back side under the piraformis. After 5 different stretches and exercise, I find one with a unique prop that helps them get there! That for me, is very satisfying as a teacher.
You don’ have to spend a boat load on props either? Instead of yoga blocks you can use books or DIY boxes. If you prefer something like a yoga jelly to support your wrists and hands instead of blocks, you can purchase them or DIY something.
I love using props to investigate what will help each person best in an exercise. It is also great to challenge us in different and new ways. I like to change how I challenge myself and others in a 
practice or workout. For me, props are another pathway.
practice or workout. For me, props are another pathway.It’s important to keep things interesting not just for motivation but also for the body to keep working in new ways. You can refresh your practice in so many ways… with new props or read a new book. See my blog post on this here.
🔥🔥🔥 Let me know what props you love. 🔥🔥🔥
MORNING REFRESHER MAT REFRESHER OR ROOM SPRAY
- 1 16 oz spray bottle.
- 1/4 cup witch hazel.
- 10 drops of lavender essential oil.
- 8 drops of spearmint essential oil.
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil.
- 3 drops tea tree essential oil.
- 2 drops of lemon essential oil.
- 1 drop of orange essential oil.
- Filtered water.
- Add witch hazel to spray bottle and top off with water until almost full.
- Add in all the essential oils. If you prefer more intense scents, feel free to add more.
- Shake and spray directly onto mat.
- Wipe clean using a towel and leave out to dry completely.
- Use after each yoga mat use or as desired
- Spray the room
- Spray your wrists lightly (always do a small test patch to see if you have a reaction).
EVENING FLOW ESSENTIAL OIL MAT REFRESHER OR ROOM SPRAY
- 1 16 oz spray bottle.
- 1/4 cup witch hazel.
- 5 drops Tea tree essential oil.
- 5 drops Sage essential oil.
- 5 drops of Lavender essential oil.
- 4 drops of Vetiver essential oil.
- 2 drops Peppermint essential oil.
- 2 drops Spearmin essential oil.
- Filtered water.
- Add witch hazel to spray bottle and top off with water until almost full.
- Add in all the essential oils. If you prefer more intense scents, feel free to add more.
- Shake and spray directly onto mat.
- Wipe clean using a towel and leave out to dry completely.
- Use after each yoga mat use or as desired
- Spray the room
- Spray your wrists lightly (always do a small test patch to see if you have a reaction).
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purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors
or qualified health professionals regarding specific healthquestions or beginning and exercise program. Neither Rebekah Aramini Lupo, Body Illumination, nor the publisher of this content take responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any exercise nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
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