Our Favourite Travel Friendly Accessories for Yoga

Traveling with a surfboard can be expensive.

Traveling with all of your camping gear can be a literal pain the butt. 

Traveling with yoga accessories, however, is actually quite easy and cost-effective.

Not only that, but it can enhance your yoga practice while on the road. In fact, packing your trusty yoga props before a trip is part of the joy of traveling. But with so much newfangled yoga equipment available (yes… we said newfangled), what do you really need when traveling?

We sent out a few discreet messages to the Happy Faced yoga community.

Here are the favorite travel friendly yoga accessories that they won’t leave home without.

Yoga mat

Going to a surf or yoga retreat in Bali? Hiking through the mountains of Nepal? Doing a solo yoga trip to the Amazon?

No matter where your travels take you, it’s likely that you will want to do some yoga while you’re there. And for that, you'll need a trusty yoga mat.

A lot of places you intend on visiting probably have yoga mats, but there's no guarantee that they will be in good condition or clean. Plus, with so many travel-friendly yoga mats available in the market, you can shop for one that suits your needs and preferences.

Some popular options include ultra-thin mats, foldable mats or even eco-friendly mats made from sustainable materials like cork or jute. 

Whatever you choose, make sure it's lightweight, easy to pack and non-slip.

Microfiber yoga towel

Not keen on bringing a yoga mat on your travels? A microfiber yoga towel is a great alternative.

Not only does it provide a non-slip surface for your practice, but it also doubles as a beach towel or even a blanket for outdoor yoga sessions.

Plus, microfiber towels are lightweight and quick-drying, making them perfect for travel. They can be easily folded to fit into your luggage without taking up too much space. And if you want to bring your yoga mat, you can use the towel as a mat cover for added cushioning and hygiene.

We're not the biggest yogis out there, but you wouldn't catch us on our travels without a cool-looking and comfortable Happy Faced yoga towel.

Yoga belt

And the award for the easiest to pack yoga prop goes to… the yoga belt!

This simple and versatile accessory can be used for so many things. From assisting with challenging poses to providing support during restorative stretches.

Not only that, but a yoga belt is super lightweight and easy to fold into your luggage without taking up too much space. It's also an affordable option for those on a budget.

Again, plenty of yoga studios have belts or even training straps available, but if you have your own, there's no need to worry about availability or cleanliness.

Yoga blocks

We admit that yoga blocks aren't the easiest yoga accessory to take on your journey, but if you're traveling with a surfboard or snowboard, a couple of yoga blocks will barely make a difference.

Yoga blocks can be used for so much more than just providing support during poses. They can also help deepen your stretches and improve your alignment.

Our Happy Faced yoga and pilates community swear by them.

Who are we to doubt our confident crew of yogis?

Yoga eye pillow/mask

Hear us out. 

No, you won't see people wearing eye pillows or masks during a yoga class, but it's actually a low-key awesome accessory.

Picture this. 

It's early in the morning and you want to squeeze in a quick stretch on your yoga towel before starting your day of exploring. But the room is too bright, and you're finding it hard to relax with the sun shining down on your face. That's where an eye pillow or mask comes in handy.

Not only do they block out any light distractions, but they also add a calming weight over your eyes. 

You can really get down to business with an eye pillow on. And because they're so tiny and lightweight, they're perfect for travel.

Wrapping up

Searching for new yoga accessories for your next trip? These yoga props are ideal for yoga, workouts and even meditation while you're on the road.

There's a huge selection of portable yoga equipment out there these days. This includes our non-slip yoga towel products. Check them out today and enjoy traveling with a new level of convenience and comfort.

Shop our yoga towels today