# Beginner program equipment?

**URL:** <https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/beginner-program-equipment/670>\
**Category:** Your Asana Practice\
**Created:** [March 23, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/beginner-program-equipment/670 "2020-03-23T18:01:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![m\_lira](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b3f665/32.png) [@m\_lira](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/m_lira)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/beginner-program-equipment/670/1 "2020-03-23T18:01:21Z")

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Hi there,

I keep starting and stopping the 30 day beginner challenge. I am struggling (partially) because I don’t know what equipment I need. In the first few classes, David pulls out bolsters, straps, blocks, and blankets. I don’t even have a mat!

I was able to purchase a block and a strap, but don’t have the budget for bolsters. I can use pillows off the couch but those feel a bit unstable when stacked. I have some blankets I can use, but it seems like I am needing so much stuff for something that is supposed to be simple.

Please help.

Thanks.

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**Author:** ![dmco6863](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@dmco6863](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/dmco6863)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2020, 11:34am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/beginner-program-equipment/670/2 "2020-03-24T11:34:50Z")

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For a bolster I rolled up some old blankets and put a tied up bit of old waist band elastic to secure the roll. An old scarf for a strap and some old thick books for blocks. If I had to buy the stuff I probably would never have it. Yoga mats are optional too, before my daughter bought one for me, I just used the floor with a hand towel where my face is in poses like childs pose or locust etc.

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**Author:** ![doyogawithme](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/community.doyogawithme.com/doyogawithme/32/83_2.png) [@doyogawithme](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/doyogawithme)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2020, 2:47am UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/beginner-program-equipment/670/3 "2020-03-26T02:47:51Z")

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Thanks for the feedback, @m_lira. There are quite a few props in yoga, but pretty much all of them can be replaced by common household items. For example, a strap can be replaced with a tie or rope. Here’s a [video on how to make a bolster with blankets and rope](https://www.doyogawithme.com/how-to-make-your-own-yoga-bolster). Blankets are useful to sit on.

The intention of the beginner classes is to make you comfortable, but if you don’t need the props you can go without them. Sometimes a block or strap are essential, and the teacher will usually say that at the beginning.

I hope that helps!