Hugger Mugger

8' Hemp Yoga Strap w/ D Ring

When used carefully, a Yoga strap may be used to help increase various stretches. Typically it is used to help with hamstring stretches whether lying down or standing up. It can also help with Janu Sirsasana (the head to knee pose), Paschimottanasana (the seated forward bend), Baddha Konasan and Supta Baddha Konasana (the Bound Angle Pose -- regular and reclining). Some may find it essential to do Gomukhasana, the Cow Head (Face) Pose or to do Dhanurasana (the bow pose). The Hugger Mugger 8" Hemp Yoga Strap is an excellent general purpose yoga strap. It appears to be very well made. The strap material is hemp. (Hemp is a natural fiber that seems to be making a come back. Hemp is considered to be stronger than cotton. Throughout its long history it has been used to make rope, canvas, sails and even clothing.) The stitching seems very good and the D-Ring buckle appears to be very strong. (By the way the width of the strap is 1.5 inches and the thickness about 1/8 of an inch.) In my home practice, prior to this strap I was using non-name cotton straps which were less expensive but seemed to give, i. e. stretch a during use. Thus far, at least, any give in this belt is unnoticeable. Some may find the hemp a little too firm and / or thick. Some cotton and cotton/synthetic blend belts actually are thinner and / or feel softer but in my limited experience I've come to believe that the softness and / or thinness may come at the expense of strength. Some may prefer cinch buckles to…