Our yoga strap collection includes several different styles. Some are the usual long fabric straps used during yoga. Others are designed to carry a rolled mat or are made for general exercise.

A traditional yoga strap is normally made from a long strip of fabric. It may have a buckle and a pair of metal rings or a loop at one end. The strap can be held in the hands or placed around the feet.

Not Every Strap Has the Same Use

This collection may also include mat-carrying straps, resistance bands, exercise belts and ankle straps.

A strap made for carrying a yoga mat is mainly there to keep the mat rolled up and make it easier to take with you. It may not be intended for use during yoga movements.

Resistance bands are different again because they stretch when pulled. A traditional yoga strap normally stays at a fixed length unless you adjust the buckle.

Read the product name and description before ordering so you know which type you are looking at. Other equipment may be shown in the photographs but may not be included.

Materials

Many traditional yoga straps are made from woven cotton, but this is not true of every item in the collection. Some are made from polyester, elastic material or a mixture of fibres.

The individual listing should tell you what the product is made from. It is better to check there than assume that every strap in the collection uses the same material.

What Comes with the Strap?

Some products are supplied as a single strap. Others may come as a pair or include a small guide, storage bag or another accessory.

Check the written product details before ordering. Mats, blocks and other equipment shown in the photographs may only be there to demonstrate the strap and may not be included.

Can a mat-carrying strap be used during yoga?

Not always. Some are designed only to hold and carry a rolled mat. Read the product description before using one in another way.

Colours and Designs

Yoga straps come in plenty of colours, patterns and woven finishes. Some people like to match theirs with a mat, while others choose a bright colour that is easy to spot in a cupboard or class bag.

Colour is mostly a personal choice. The length, width, material and fastening are still the details worth checking before you buy.

Choosing the Right Length

Yoga straps are not all the same length. Some are fairly short, while others leave you with plenty of extra fabric to hold or feed through the buckle.

It sounds obvious, but do check the measurements. A rolled-up strap can look quite small in a photograph, and it is not always easy to judge the full length from the main product image.

Buckles, Rings and Loops

You will notice a few different fastenings across the range. Some straps have a plastic buckle. Others use two metal D-rings, and a few have loops stitched into the fabric.

With D-rings, the loose end is threaded through the rings to hold the strap in place. Buckles work slightly differently. Loop straps are more straightforward, as you simply choose the loop you want to use.

Using a Strap with Other Yoga Equipment

A strap can be used on its own, though you may also see it used with a mat, block or bolster.

You do not need to bring out every prop at once. Get familiar with the strap first, then use other equipment when the movement calls for it.

Checking the Strap Before Use

Have a look at the strap now and again, especially around the buckle, rings and stitched loops.

A few loose fibres on the surface may simply be from normal use. Torn fabric, cracked fastenings or stitching that is pulling apart are different.

Single Straps and Pairs

Some listings include one strap, while others contain a pair or a complete set. This is not always clear from the main photograph because the same item may be shown several times from different angles.

Look for wording such as “one strap,” “pair,” “two pieces” or “set.” The written product details should explain what is included in the package.

Do not assume that everything shown beside the strap comes with it. Mats, blocks and storage bags may only have been added to the photograph for display.

Fixed Loops or an Adjustable Strap?

Some straps have several loops sewn along their length. You choose the loop you want rather than changing the length with a buckle.

Other straps have one long section of fabric that can be shortened or lengthened.

Both types are fairly straightforward once you know how they work. A loop strap may suit someone who wants ready-made places to hold. An adjustable strap gives you more choice over the exact length.

Choosing a Strap for Home or Class

A strap that stays at home does not need to be especially light or compact. You can simply fold it and keep it with your mat or other yoga equipment.

If you take your strap to classes, something that packs away neatly may be easier to manage. Metal rings can add a little weight and may knock against other things in your bag.