Travel Equipment Tips

Staying consistent with your posture therapy routine doesn’t have to stop when you travel. Whether you’re on the road, staying at a hotel, or simply don’t have your usual equipment nearby, there are plenty of easy ways to improvise with everyday items. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s giving your body the right input, and that can be done almost anywhere.

Yoga Blocks or Foam Blocks
In our sessions, yoga blocks or soft foam blocks are often used for support and positioning. If you don’t have one, don’t worry. A thick towel or blanket can work just as well. Fold it into a firm square or roll it tightly to create the support you need. While it may not feel exactly like a block, it provides enough stability to keep your exercises effective.

Foam Rolls or Inflatable Support Tools
For movements that require a foam roll or inflatable cushion, you can substitute with a household towel. Rolling a hand towel or dish towel into the right size gives you a similar shape and feel. The point isn’t the exact material, but the way your body responds to the positioning. This simple swap can keep you on track while traveling.

Straps for Hip-Width Alignment
Straps are often used to help hold alignment, especially during hip-width exercises. While stretchy resistance bands might seem like an option, we don’t recommend them, since they add unwanted tension and movement. Instead, a nylon belt works perfectly. It holds steady and keeps your body in the right position. Avoid leather belts, which are usually too stiff and rigid for this purpose.

Why These Substitutions Work
Consistency is key with posture therapy. Skipping sessions while you’re away only makes it harder to maintain progress. By making quick adjustments with the items you have, you keep your body engaged, your alignment improving, and your pain levels down.

These substitutions are simple, portable, and surprisingly effective. They’re proof that you don’t need a fully equipped studio to keep your posture routine going. What matters most is that you continue to show up for your body, no matter where you are.

Serving Colorado from our centrally located office in Westminster and seeing clients from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, Denver and Boulder, we can also help globally via WebCam such as Zoom or FaceTime.

Anu Lawrence owned Egoscue Method clinics for over a decade before moving to private practice in 2022 and is a certified master instructor in the Egoscue Method, having learned the craft from Pete Egoscue directly.