How to Choose a Yoga Block?
How to Choose a Yoga Block? While you can perfectly practice yoga without any blocks, you can still use one either to deepen your stretch if you are an advanced yogi or to feel less strained in poses for which you don’t have enough flexibility. Which size of yoga block to choose? Yoga block sizes differ depending on the manufacturer. But the most common are 3x6x9 inches and 4x6x9 inches. If you have small hands smaller blocks will be easier for you to grip. Which material to choose? Here you’ve got a choice of wood, foam, and cork . Each has their advantages and disadvantages, so choose whichever is better in your situation. 1) Wooden blocks are definitely the most durable . On the downside, they may feel slippery when your hands get wet. In addition to that, wooden blocks are the heaviest weighing between 1.5 and 2.5 pounds or 0.5 and 1 kilo each. Foam blocks, for example, are up to 12 ounces (400 gram) and usually even lighter. ...
