Technique

Props do not make practice less traditional

Blocks, straps, and blankets can help preserve breath and attention.

Words by MehrazinMay 18, 2026

6 min read

A note on practice, attention, and returning to the mat.

A prop is useful when it supports the aim of the posture: stable breath, intelligent effort, and a mind that can remain present.

The question is not whether a shape looks advanced. The question is whether the practice is teaching steadiness.

Take it to the mat

Let the reading become practice.

31 min · All levels · Breath & Technique