Yoga mats come in varying degrees of thickness. If you have joint or knee pain, you’ll want a thick mat with stability — at 1/4-inch thick, this one is in-between and it’s one of the more popular choices on Amazon.

“This mat is very comfortable, thick and has plenty of room/space for stretching,” wrote one of the 32,000-plus five-star fans. “[The] material is very easy to wipe down after each use and roll back up using the straps for easy storage!”

The No. 1 bestselling Gaiam Yoga Block is a must-have for any beginner yogi. Lightweight, it’s made to give you support and provide stability, help you keep your balance or ensure proper alignment during whatever pose you’re attempting. Its nonslip surface also keeps it stable when you need a little help reaching the ground during standing poses such as triangle.

“I’m a beginner and I do not intend to wildly increase my skill level,” wrote one of over 22,000 rave reviewers. “I just want to learn the basics to improve my overall health, not that anyone asked :). I’ve only used them a few times so far and they work well. I don’t know if it’s normal or not but if I drag my nails along the surface it leaves a light streak mark. Nothing that affects the block itself, just something to note if you’re looking to keep these looking brand-spanking-new.”

A yoga strap can help with all sorts of stretching, even if you’re not using it in your yoga practice. Your yoga instructor might have you use it to ease into a pose you’re not yet comfortable with, or they’ll teach you how to stretch different parts of your body. It’s a tight-hamstring helper, for sure! This one comes in lots of fun colors and three lengths. 

“I have nothing but praise for this yoga strap,” shared a newbie yogi. “I am a yoga beginner and purchased this strap to help deepen my stretches and increase my flexibility. This strap is easy to use, and very sturdy. I bought the 10-foot edition (I’m quite tall) and it’s more than long enough for any configuration/pose.”

These colorful Mexican blankets are staples in yoga studios for a couple of reasons. Folded or rolled up, they’re used to keep your body aligned, supported or cushioned. Loose, they’re used to keep you warm at the end of class when you lie in corpse pose, or Savasana. No matter how you use them, they’re very helpful. 

“I was looking for something specifically for yoga,” shared one of nearly 7,000 rave reviewers. “It is much softer than the studio blankets and because it’s softer, I can squish it into my yoga bag easily. For practice, it’s very versatile, I just fold it up for whatever support I need. I also use it as a cushion for my knees in certain poses. It’s also good as just a blanket to snuggle up in.”

If you sweat during yoga or you plan to do hot yoga, an absorbent towel might be a good item to have with you. These are bigger than hand towels and are made with absorbent microfiber that’s also odor-eliminating for super sweaty days. 

“Phenomenally absorbent towels,” shared one of over 3,500 five-star fans. “I go the gym daily — lifting weights, cardio, yoga — and I sweat HEAVILY from a medication that I’m on. It’s a condition known as hyperhidrosis. When I’m done at the gym, my entire shirt is soaked in sweat — like it was dunked in a pool! I tried a towel out today during my workout and I was really impressed! There’s no nap to the towels, but the fabric is smooth and doesn’t feel as rough as a normal towel would after using it for a while. Super absorbent and they dry quickly too.”

With winter here, getting on a cold yoga mat in bare feet can be uncomfortable, but you’d probably slide around in regular socks. These No. 1 bestselling socks are made specifically for this issue — they keep your feet warm and have grips on the soles to keep you from slipping into a split while you’re in warrior pose. 

“I absolutely love these socks!” wrote one of 31,000-plus five-star fans. “I am not a sock person at all. The moment I have a chance to take them off, I will. That was until I purchased these socks! This is my second order! That’s how much I love them! They are soft to the touch, the cross band is adorable and keeps the socks in place and the slip-resistant bottoms do not have a noticeable feel on the bottom of my feet and help me stick to my mat (and not fall down my stairs)! Win, win, win! I get tons of compliments of these socks in my yoga classes and can most definitely say I will be purchasing more in the future!”

Yoga pants come in all sorts of lengths and fits. Cropped or 7/8-inch, flared or tapered, the main feature is that they’re stretchy, comfortable and won’t disrupt your flow. These are some of the most popular yoga pants on Amazon with more than 9,000 five-star ratings, and they’re available in whatever style suits you. 

“These yoga pants are amazing,” gushed a rave reviewer. “They stretch if you order a size too small, but my size was true and fit me great. It doesn’t hurt or bother my stomach like some high-waisted pants do. They are very comfortable and easy to put on and take off.”

Anytime you exercise, it’s important to stay hydrated. This popular bottle (12,000-plus five-star fans strong!) is from Brita, which means there’s a built-in filter so you’ll have clean water to sip as you get into your flow.

“I love this water bottle!” gushed one reviewer. “My water tastes nice and fresh. It is keeping me from buying bottled water, which is bad for the environment and expensive. … I like that the straw at the top is rubber and I don’t smack my teeth on it, and the little carry handle is nice. I’ve noticed myself drinking a lot more water with this. … Really glad I bought it!”