One of the things we love about yoga is that it doesn’t require much gear. You need comfortable clothes and a mat — and maybe water and a towel. Props, such as mats, straps and blocks, are usually available at the studio. After 3,000 years of evolution, the discipline would seem to have little room for improvement, but we think the following are three accessories that might very well make your practice a happier one.

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Unless our two cats choose to drape themselves on us, we don’t believe in wearing fur. (The fur choice is an ethical and environmental concern; some estimates put animal agriculture at a 40 percent greater contribution to global warming than transportation.) We decided to take further steps to green our wardrobe this year, seeking more natural fabrics and garments made by people paid fair wages and by companies that try to lessen their carbon impact, such as Vaute Couture (left).

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Project Runway is back, returning to New York City for its seventh season at 10 p.m. tonight on Lifetime, and we can’t wait to see the new crop of contestants rock the catwalk with their creations. Two are in their 40s, and bring a wealth of varied and colorful experiences to the show. At left is a sample by Pamela Ptak.

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