prAna Raja Strap

Pros:

For many yogis, straps are tools that we only employ in yoga studios, oftentimes during fast-paced classes. However, in our opinion, the strap is best-suited for unhurried use at home. With a beginner-friendly strap like this eight-foot, organic-cotton option from prAna, you can take the time to get in and out of challenging poses, build flexibility, and work around injuries. 

Cons:

While it's easy to use a strap correctly, it's also easy to overdo it. As always, when in doubt, ease up. To show you the ropes (or in this case, straps), we've embedded a Yoga with Adrienne video above in which she teaches how to safely stretch out the hamstrings with a strap. If you feel like you need more personalized instruction, you can always try to schedule a private online class with a yoga instructor from your local yoga studio.

Tester Comments: "For me, I enjoy taking my time with the strap. From shoulder stretches to hamstring stretches to dancer's pose, the strap can be super helpful."

Best for: Beginners who are having trouble getting into certain poses. Deep stretching for yogis of all levels.