Buying a yoga block, it seems so simple, but there are still quite a lot of yoga blocks on offer. Therefore, if you want to buy a yoga block, there are a number of aspects that you should pay attention to.
In this blog we will take you on all the ins and outs of buying a yoga block. To give you a good idea of this, we also take you into how you use a yoga block and why you use it during yoga.
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What is a yoga block?
A yoga block is a tool, or yoga prop, that you use to facilitate or deepen different yoga postures. It also helps you prevent injuries, because this block literally supports you in the pose. A yoga block looks a bit like an enlarged brick, only made of softer material.
Why do you use a yoga block?
A good yoga block offers support and stability for different yoga postures, and extends the reach of your arms. This is useful for postures where you do not yet have sufficient flexibility, for example; a block allows you to practice achieving it while also maintaining proper alignment in the pose.
- Support and Stability: Yoga blocks can be used to bring the ground closer to you, giving you more stability and support when performing poses. Consider, for example, the Trikonasana pose (Triangle Pose), where you may not yet have enough flexibility to reach your toes. A block helps you to stand in a stable position.
- Deeper Stretch: Yoga blocks can help you stretch deeper into certain poses without twisting or losing your balance.
- Correct Alignment: A yoga block helps you find the correct alignment of your body in various yoga poses. Because it gives you a little more reach, you are often less crooked and therefore you can 'open' better. This reduces the risk of injury and allows you to enjoy the benefits of the pose more.
- Adjustment of Postures: Not everyone has the same physique or flexibility. Yoga blocks can be used to modify poses to make them accessible to people who would otherwise be unable to perform the pose.
- Deepening Breathing: Yoga blocks can aid in breathing exercises (Pranayama) by creating comfortable sitting positions in which you can stay for extended periods of time while breathing deeply.
- Recovery and Relaxation: Especially in yoga styles such as Yin Yoga or restorative yoga, blocks are used as support during restorative postures. Think of back bends or Savasana (corpse pose). Yoga blocks are often used here in combination with yoga bolsters, blankets and pillows.
- Progressive Progression: As your flexibility and strength improve, you can gradually lower the support and height of the yoga block (by tilting it), allowing you to deepen your yoga practice.
Yoga blocks are not only useful for beginners, but can certainly be valuable for advanced yogis to improve and refine their practice. Keep in mind that yoga blocks are a tool to help you in your yoga practice, and they can be adapted to your needs and level.
