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One of the great things about yoga is that you don't really need anything to practice yoga. But we do recommend the following to support and enhance your practice. 1. YogaBasics.com Premium Membership
The Our Premium Membership section makes it easy to start a yoga practice with 25 yoga sequences, streaming audio, bigger pictures and tons more.
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2. Yoga Books
These are the best books we have found for beginning students:
Yoga, Mastering the Basics
Yoga Zone's Introduction to Yoga

3. Yoga DVDs
These are the best videos we have found for beginning students:
Basic Yoga Workout for Dummies
A.M./P.M. Yoga for beginners
Kripalu Yoga: Gentle
Yoga For Beginners
Yoga Journal's: Beginning Yoga Step by Step

4. Yoga CDs
These are the best audio instructional CDs for beginning students:
Drops of Nectar: Yoga Relaxation for Rejuvenation and Healing
Yoga Sanctuary

5. Yoga Mat
A yoga mat provides padding as well as a non-slip surface to practice on. A classic yoga mat is best for beginners, but upgrading to a thicker mat is recommended if you are practicing on a wood floor.

6. Yoga Props
Yoga props are very helpful when starting yoga. Use a yoga block to stabilize standing poses, use a yoga strap to go stretch further in seated poses and use a bolster for restorative poses.

7. Yoga Music CDs

Playing music during your yoga practice will help relax, focus and soothe. See our list of recommended music CDs here

11 Comments
springschild: ...
I wondered about adding candles to my practice area, is this a good idea?
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August 12, 2008
Timothy: ...
Yes, lighting some candles and burning incense are wonderful ways to enhance the mood of your practice space and help you relax with the practice.
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August 13, 2008
maelizzy: ...
Do you approve of rubbing essential oil on wrists before practice?
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March 08, 2009
fatma: ...
should I practice it during the day! I mean in the morning, or it's ok to practice yoga whenever I want?
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September 19, 2010
SonyaK: ...
A morning practice is ideal for some people but it largely depends on your schedule and the needs of your body. Yoga is offered through studios at all times of the day well into the evening. Practicing in the mornings sets the tone for the day and it's a great way to get a consistent regular practice going.
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September 21, 2010
grammy1952: ...
I have had knee replacement.
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February 27, 2011
striker143: ...
Is the practice of YOGA devilish? If No, how can i get some of the materials in Lagos, Nigeria.
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September 27, 2011
striker143: ...
I also have a knee and wrist injury due to my excessive love for soccer. Can this limit my involvement?
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September 27, 2011
Timothy: ...
striker143 - You might find some yoga stuff locally in a big city in Nigeria or you can have yoga stuff shipped from the USA to you.

Yes, both knee and wrist injuries can limit your yoga practice. I'd advise you work with an experienced instructor to show you how to modify the poses to work with your injuries.
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September 28, 2011
Centhia: ...
I just heard of yoga recently, i want to know if it can help with inferiority complex and fear of the unknown. Thanks
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October 17, 2011
Timothy: ...
Centhia - I've never heard of yoga being used for those issues, but I think it would help.
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October 24, 2011

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