Propped Up?
Yoga Support is a yes for an optimum experience on your mat here at Hush Studio.
Yoga should meet you exactly where you are—on any given day, in any mood, and in every body. That’s why props are a beloved part of our practice. They offer support, ease, and invitation. They make space—physically and energetically—for your breath, your stillness, your unfolding.
From gentle movement to deep stillness, here’s how we love to use props in each of your classes.
Gentle Yoga
Support your flow with ease.
Props you’ll love:
Blocks to lift the floor to your hands
Straps to soften into stretches
Blankets for knees, hips, or seated posture
Optional chairs for standing support
Small Pilates balls for gentle core engagement or lumbar support
Gentle Yoga is all about kindness and stability. Props create room to breathe and help your body move in ways that feel safe, spacious, and sustainable.
Restorative Yoga
Let the ground rise to meet you.
Props you’ll love:
Bolsters to hold your body completely
Blankets for warmth and padding
Blocks for lift and structure
Restorative Yoga is a practice of being, not doing. To quote Judith Hansen “restorative Yoga is the use of props to support the body in positions of comfort and ease to facilitate relaxation and health restorative yoga is about opening not about stretch stretching although sometimes poses may create a slight stretch. A stretch is never the intention at all.” Props here aren’t accessories—they’re the practice. Each layer of support helps your body soften, your nervous system recalibrate, and your mind begin to truly rest.
Yin Yoga
Settle in, go deep.
Props you’ll love:
Bolsters under knees, backs, or hips
Blocks to support folded shapes
Blankets for comfort and quiet warmth
In Yin, time is the teacher. Props help you stay longer, with less tension, and invite release through surrender rather than force.
Meditation
Sit well, stay present.
Props you’ll love:
Cushions or bolsters to lift the hips
Blankets to support posture or provide warmth
Chairs for an accessible, upright seat
Meditation starts with comfort. A well-supported seat allows the spine to stack and the breath to deepen. Props help the body settle so the mind can follow.
Fusion Flow Yoga
Balance effort with support.
Props you’ll love:
Blocks for strength, stability, and alignment
Straps for deeper exploration
Blankets to cushion joints
Yoga wheels for backbends, balance, or core strengthening
Small Pilates balls for core work or to add resistance and control
Fusion Flow blends strength, movement, and mindful stillness. Props meet you where you are and help you explore where you’re going—with integrity and ease.
Here are a few examples:
1. Downward Dog
Blocks under hands: Helps if it’s hard to reach the floor.
2. Seated Forward Fold
Strap around feet: Makes it easier to reach your toes.
Blanket under hips: Lifts the hips so the spine can lengthen.
3. Warrior II
Chair behind you: Sit lightly for support and balance.
Block under front thigh: Helps if legs get tired or for learning alignment.
4. Bridge Pose
Block or Pilates ball under your lower back: Turns it into a relaxing, supported version.
Strap around thighs: Keeps legs from opening too wide.
5. Tree Pose
Wall nearby: Use it for balance.
Block between hands: Helps focus and steady the arms overhead.
6. Child’s Pose
Blanket under knees or ankles: Adds comfort.
Bolster or pillow under chest: Makes it more restful.
7. Reclining Bound Angle
Blocks or pillows under knees: Supports the hips.
Blanket under head: Makes it cozy and relaxed.
Some Final Thoughts:
Props are powerful tools for awareness. They don’t mean you’re doing less—they mean you’re practicing smarter, softer, and more in tune with what you truly need.
So go ahead—grab the bolster, unfold the blanket, roll onto the wheel, or tuck in that Pilates ball.
Supports will help you get farther in your practice and in life. Let the support remind you that you are already enough, already home, already held.