Chairs are often recommended as yoga props for pregnant women, seniors, or anyone having difficulty or with a health condition that requires additional modification of asanas. At home, people often use kitchen chairs or folding chairs, but these may not be adequate, stable enough or the right height for the best practice.
There are yoga chairs sold specifically as props for this purpose. These chairs are designed to assist students in achieving proper alignment in the asanas with the modification they require for comfort.
Yoga prop chairs are designed for stability. Leaning the wrong way on a typical folding chair can result in tipping, which can be dangerous and result in injury. Yoga chairs are designed to be leaned on without tipping over. This is a safer method for anyone using the chair for added balance.
There are several chairs on the market, including models inspired by BKS Iyengar. This chair is modified specifically for yoga asanas with no lower front rung and no back. The design allows the chair to be used effectively in dozens of yoga poses.
Yoga prop chairs are usually lightweight metal folding chairs. This design allows the chair to be easily folded and transported to a yoga class and easily stored at home in a closet or under the bed.
The bottom feet of yoga chairs have rubber feet on them to prevent slipping. For even more stability, all manufacturers recommend using the chair on top of your yoga mat to add an extra layer of protection to prevent injuries.
You can find yoga chair props through stores and online shops that carry yoga props. The prices and designs vary, so take some time to view the variety of options available and read reviews from other users to help you select the right chair for your needs. Your yoga teacher or yoga therapist can make recommendations.