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How to Use A Yoga Block
Yoga blocks create space when you need to get a little bit more length in your arms or legs. They can also be used to help with balance and stability in yoga poses by making it easier for the body to find an even distribution of weight through both sides of the body. They are a perfect complement to your set up which should include a yoga strength strap and a sustainably made yoga mat.
How to use yoga blocks
Yoga blocks are used for various reasons. They help with balance, support the hands or feet during yoga poses, and can be used as a prop to increase height when needed. By using a yoga block in your practice, you will be able to go deeper into the pose with less strain on any particular area.
Placing your hands on yoga blocks can help you achieve better balance and stability, especially if you find the pose difficult. A great example is Downward Facing Dog, where placing a block underneath each hand will create extra space in between the floor and outstretched palms so that you don't strain your wrists while also creating greater distance from feet to hips which helps lengthen your spine.
In ardha chandrasana (half moon pose) - a pose where one foot is on the ground and the other stretched out behind you and both arms are outstretched - a yoga block can be used under your hand that's down near the floor. This will help you maintain balance while trying to reach your opposite arm toward the ceiling or sky for greater length through your spine.
Similarly, using a block in trikonasana (triangle pose) can help you get more stretch in your legs, hips, and spine. Placing the block under your extended hand when it is on the ground will increase the length of that side of your body while decreasing strain to any particular area - especially helpful if performing this pose during a longer yoga session or routine where one gets fatigued toward the end.
Yoga blocks can be placed under your knees or elbows when performing poses which involve these areas in order to get more comfort out of them. This will allow practitioners who have knee injuries or problems related to their elbow joints (such as tennis elbow) an opportunity for better practice without pain coming from either area's particular position during certain movements.
Yoga block benefits
Yoga blocks have many benefits that they can bring into any yoga practice. Some of these include:
- greater balance
- better standing postures
- deeper stretches due to longer reach with arms/legs
- better core strength
- extra support for the hands and feet
- increased strength with inversions/balancing poses
Types of Yoga Blocks
There are many different types of yoga blocks available for purchase. They come in various shapes and sizes so it is important that you choose one that fits your needs best. Some popular styles include: cork, foam or wooden blocks, triangle blocks , sandbags. Our favourite type is the rest and digest yoga block as it is made of natural cork which is a great material to have in your yoga practice.
