Starting yoga can feel beautifully simple at first. You imagine a quiet room, a calm breath, a few gentle stretches, and a moment of peace carved out of an otherwise busy day. Then you search for beginner yoga equipment and suddenly the simplicity disappears. Mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, wheels, towels, blankets, socks, cushions, bags, sprays, and sets appear everywhere, each promising to make your practice easier, deeper, cleaner, or more stylish. The good news is that yoga does not need to begin with a full shopping list. In fact, one of the most appealing things about yoga is how little it requires. You can start with your body, your breath,…