What is the benefit of using a Yoga Block
April 21st, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed
yoga blocks are an accessory to yoga practice and are most useful when you want to hold a specific pose for a length of time. They are less usefull in vinyasas, or flow sequences, where they can get in the way of a series of movements. They are used to align the body properly, for example when you can’t touch the floor, this is unlike a yoga strap that are designed for maintaining a pose or to stretch muscles more effectively.
The blocks are used under the hands, feet, or seat to achieve proper alignment and deepen stretches safely for example
- Supporting the head while doing forward bends.
- Lifts in seated twists
- Cushioning in poses such as the shoulder stand
- Alleviate stress on the wrist joints during some poses, especially the “downward dog” pose
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yoga blocks are rectangular wedges commonly made from either foam or wood, and sometimes bamboo. Each block offers three dimensions but the standard measurements are 5 inches x 9 inches x 3 inches.
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