How to choose a quality and sturdy eco-friendly yoga strap?

Choose an eco-responsible, quality and sturdy yoga strap .

Are you a beginner in the practice of yoga and you are not very flexible? Or do you want to improve in certain postures without injuring yourself? The yoga strap is made for you. It is an aid to flexibility while extending your arms, without losing good alignment. However, there are several models and you do not know which one to buy. Don't panic! Choosing a yoga strap is very simple. Select the right size, the strongest buckle, an eco-responsible material but also a color that inspires you. Be careful, do not use a yoga mat strap, because it is not suitable for practicing asanas and there is a risk that it will tear.

Buying the Right Size Yoga Strap for Your Body Shape

First of all, you will choose a yoga strap according to its dimensions. Just like meditation cushions and bolsters, there are various sizes of yoga straps . Note that the standard is 2.50 m. However, if you are taller than 1.78 m, opt for a yoga accessory of at least 3 m (model L). But what about the width? The thinnest strap measures 25 mm and the widest 40 mm. Choose its dimensions according to the yoga postures to be performed. We recommend the 2.50 m x 38 to 40 mm wide strap. This is the best known by yogis and also the most used.

A strong quality yoga strap loop to withstand tension

What would a yoga strap be without a buckle? Whether rectangular or rounded, this finish is used to block it at the length that suits you for the practice of your asanas. It is also more common to see metal buckles on the market, because they have the advantage of being very strong and not breaking. However, there are also buckles made of reinforced plastic. We recommend the first option for a safer adjustable yoga strap .

Choosing an eco-friendly yoga strap

Then comes the choice of the material of your yoga accessory . Prefer eco-responsible materials such as the yoga strap made of cotton or recycled material to be in accordance with the practice of yoga. Beware of synthetic and non-ecological textiles that will burn your skin because of friction.

Choose a yoga strap with an inspiring color

You may have noticed the different colors of yoga straps ? Plain or printed, it's up to you to select the one whose color inspires you. Did you know that each color has one or more virtues?

• Blue: promotes listening to others and inner peace (linked to the throat chakra),
• Green: encourages harmony, optimism, zenitude and balance (linked to the heart chakra),
• Black: helps to empty the mind,
• Violet: evokes serenity, idealism and purity (attached to the crown chakra),
• Orange: stimulates creativity and communication (linked to the sacred chakra),
• Red: gives inner strength (linked to the root chakra).

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