A four-piece yoga starter kit for home, $140 for the goods

Start with the yoga mat, $60

The kit and its price

There is no bundle product. You add the four items to the cart one by one, and the cart shows the exact delivered total for your postcode before you pay.

Item	Price	What it is
6mm Non-Slip TPE Yoga Mat	$60	Powertrain, double-layer TPE, latex-free and PVC-free, carry strap
Yoga Blocks (2-Pack)	$25	Two high-density EVA blocks, 23 x 15 x 10cm each, about 300g for the pair
Yoga Stretch Strap with 10 Loops	$24	217cm long, 2.5cm wide, 10 fixed loops, cushioned centre pad
Non-Slip Yoga Towel	$31	About 183 x 63cm microfibre, 3mm, mesh carry bag, orange
Kit total	$140	Goods only, before delivery

What the kit costs delivered

The mat has delivery included to most of Australia. The blocks, strap and towel each carry their own delivery charge from your postcode, so the delivered total is the $140 plus three small charges. These are example figures for metro postcodes. The cart shows the exact figure.

Delivered to	Blocks	Strap	Towel	Kit total
Sydney	about $6.11	about $6.11	about $6.11	about $158
Melbourne	about $8.14	about $9.16	about $6.11	about $163
Brisbane	about $8.14	about $9.16	about $6.11	about $163
Adelaide	about $8.14	about $9.16	about $6.11	about $163
Perth	about $11.20	about $15.26	about $6.11	about $173
Canberra	about $7.13	about $8.14	about $6.11	about $161
Hobart	about $12.21	about $15.26	about $6.11	about $174
Regional NSW	about $13.23	about $16.28	about $10.18	about $180

Regional WA is the dearest common example, at about $205 for the full kit. A few items cannot be sent to some remote postcodes, and the cart says so.

What each piece does in a beginner practice

The mat

Everything happens on it. The softer layer cushions knees in kneeling poses and the firmer layer keeps your feet steady in standing ones. Both sides are non-slip. Without a mat you cannot practise on a hard floor for long, so it is the one item nobody should skip.

The blocks

Blocks bring the floor closer. In a standing forward fold or triangle, tight hamstrings stop most beginners from reaching the floor, and a block under each hand lets you keep a long spine instead of rounding. They also go under the hips in a supported bridge or under the seat in a cross-legged sit. Two blocks matter because many poses use one per hand.

The strap

The strap extends your arms. Loop it round a foot in a lying hamstring stretch and hold a loop at the length that lets the leg stay straight. Move one loop closer each week and you have a simple measure of progress. It also helps shoulder stretches where your hands cannot meet behind your back.

The towel

The towel lies over the mat. It absorbs sweat and adds grip once your hands and feet get damp, and it keeps the mat cleaner. It earns its place in warm rooms, Australian summers and faster flowing classes.

Which pieces you can skip

Every item is sold separately, so buy only what your practice needs. These are the usual cuts.

If you	Skip	Kit becomes
Practise in a cool room and rarely sweat	Towel	$109
Already reach the floor in a forward fold	Blocks	$115
Already touch your toes with straight legs	Strap	$116
Want the cheapest useful start	Strap and towel	$85 (mat and blocks)

The mat plus blocks at $85 is the pair most beginners get the most from. Add the strap when hamstring stretches feel stuck and the towel when summer arrives.

Who the kit suits, and who should buy something else

• Suits: new starters following online classes at home, people returning to yoga after a long break, and anyone with tight hips and hamstrings from a desk job.
• Suits: people with a latex allergy, since the mat is latex-free TPE. Check the strap if your allergy is severe, as it is a cotton, nylon and rubber blend.
• Buy something else: if your main training is dumbbells or kettlebells. The yoga mat is not made for weights, and a rubber gym mat suits that floor better.
• Buy something else: if you want a soft, thick mat for rolling Pilates work. A 10mm or thicker exercise mat suits that better than 6mm.

A four-week plan that uses all four pieces

Three sessions a week of about 25 minutes. Keep the same plan each week and hold poses a little longer as it gets easier.

1. Warm up on the mat, 5 minutes: child's pose, cat and cow, then downward dog with bent knees.
2. Standing work with blocks, 8 minutes: forward fold with a block under each hand, low lunge with blocks either side of the front foot, triangle with the bottom hand on a block.
3. Strap stretches, 6 minutes: lying hamstring stretch on each leg, then a strap held behind the back for a shoulder opener. Note which loop you hold.
4. Supported rest, 4 minutes: bridge with a block under the hips, then lie flat.
5. Towel: lay it over the mat from the start in a warm room, or when your hands begin to slip in downward dog.

A fair target for the month is one loop closer on the hamstring strap, and turning the blocks from their tallest side to their flat side in the forward fold. Yoga for beginners at home has more poses to add.

Storing and travelling with the kit

The whole kit fits in a cupboard corner. The mat rolls and clips with its own strap, the blocks weigh about 300g for the pair, and the towel packs into its mesh bag. For classes, carry the mat on its strap with the towel bag over your shoulder. Wipe the mat with a damp cloth and mild soap. Wash the towel cool without bleach or strong detergent.

Delivery timing for a four-item order

Each item usually dispatches within 1 to 3 business days from an Australian supplier warehouse, and items may arrive in separate parcels. Metro delivery usually takes 2 to 7 business days after dispatch. Regional and remote areas take longer. See the shipping page for details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a yoga starter kit cost in Australia?

The mat, blocks, strap and towel come to $140 AUD for the goods. Delivery is priced by postcode in the cart, which brings the kit to about $158 delivered to metro Sydney or about $163 to Melbourne. The cart shows the exact figure before you pay.

What do I actually need to start yoga at home?

A mat is the one essential. Blocks are the next most useful item for beginners with tight hamstrings. A strap and a towel are worth adding once you know you will keep practising.

Is there a bundle discount on the yoga kit?

No. The four items are sold separately at their listed prices, so you can leave out anything you do not need. The kit total is the sum of the items, $140 for all four.

Why do yoga blocks come in pairs?

Many standing poses use one block under each hand, such as a forward fold or a wide-legged fold. Two blocks also let you stack them for extra height under the hips.

Do I need a yoga towel if I have a non-slip mat?

Only if you sweat a lot. The mat is non-slip on both sides, but heavy sweat on any mat reduces grip. The towel lies over the mat and absorbs it, which helps in warm rooms and summer.

Will the four items arrive together?

They may arrive in separate parcels. Each usually dispatches within 1 to 3 business days, and metro delivery usually takes 2 to 7 business days after dispatch.

Related Guides

• Best Yoga Accessories: More detail on blocks, straps and towels.
• Yoga for Beginners at Home: Poses to add to the four-week plan.
• Best Yoga Mat in Australia: How the 6mm mat compares.
• Daily Stretching Routine: A 15 minute routine for the strap.
• Hip Mobility at Home: Block-supported hip work.