Yoga Block Storage: Simple Ways to Organise Home Props
By Premium, Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Yoga | Published: 2026-10-13
Category: Tips & Care
A step-by-step plan to store yoga blocks, mats and straps so your home practice stays tidy and ready. Includes mistakes to avoid and a practical storage bundle option.
Quick answer
Store yoga blocks vertically in a dedicated holder or tube, keep them near your mat, and group all props in one zone. A yoga storage bundle with a mat tube and block storage solves the most common clutter problem. Avoid stacking blocks loosely on the floor where they get kicked or lost.
Choose a home for every prop before you buy more
Walk through your practice area and identify one permanent spot for blocks, one for your mat, and one for straps or towels. If a prop has no assigned place, it will end up on the floor or in a closet. Measure the width and height of your blocks and mat so any holder or shelf fits with room to spare. For a small home yoga space setup, a vertical mat tube and a block storage slot use less floor area than a pile.
Match the storage type to how you use blocks
If you use blocks daily, keep them at arm's reach on a shelf or in an open holder. If you use them once a week, a closed tube or a storage bundle keeps dust off and looks tidy. Foam blocks are light and can sit in a fabric bag, but cork blocks are heavier and need a shelf or a sturdy holder that will not tip. Check the option types on any storage product: for example, a bundle may let you choose a block storage type that fits your block material.
Keep the mat and blocks together to reduce setup time
The biggest time-waster is hunting for props before practice. Store your mat rolled in a bag or tube directly next to the block holder, and keep a strap or towel in the same zone. This one-zone rule means you can unroll and start in under a minute. If you carry props to a studio, a bag with a main compartment for the mat and a small pocket for keys or a phone prevents loose items from rolling around.
Step-by-step: organise yoga props at home
- Clear one dedicated zone: Pick a corner or wall section and remove anything that is not yoga gear. This becomes the only place props live. Mistake to avoid: spreading props across two rooms, which makes them harder to find.
- Sort blocks by size and material: Group cork blocks together and foam blocks together. Stack or stand them so the ones you use most are closest to your mat. Checkpoint: if a stack wobbles, move heavier blocks to the bottom or use a holder.
- Add a vertical holder or tube for the mat: Stand the mat rolled in a tube or bag rather than lying it flat. This frees floor space and protects the surface from dust. Mistake to avoid: storing a damp mat rolled up; let it dry fully first.
- Use one bag for straps, towels and small items: Keep a strap, towel and any small props in a bag that hangs on a hook or sits beside the mat tube. Checkpoint: everything you need for a session should be reachable without moving anything else.
- Label or separate by owner if you share the space: If more than one person practices at home, give each person a shelf or a separate bag to prevent mix-ups. Next step: once a month, return stray props to the zone and wipe down blocks.
Products that support this storage plan
- Apis Yoga Storage Bundle: The Apis Yoga Storage Bundle includes a mat tube and block storage, designed to hold a mat, foam roller, blocks and strap. A single bundle covers the two bulkiest props, so you do not need to buy separate holders that may not match.
- Yoga Mat Bag - Pink Ribbon: The Yoga Mat Bag - Pink Ribbon is made from lightweight recycled microfiber and fits a mat, towel and small essentials. If you practice in different rooms or travel to a studio, a bag keeps your mat covered and your small items together.
