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How to Use Yoga Props

From Blocks to Bolsters: Yoga Props Deciphered

February 21, 2012

Blocks

How to Use Yoga Props

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by Lizzie Fuhr 1

Blocks

Blocks offer the stability needed for ideal alignment, deeper poses, and increased strength. If seated poses make you cringe, employing a block can take some of the edge off your hamstrings or lower back. If you're unable to touch the ground in standing poses, bring the ground closer to you by balancing your hand on a block instead of the floor! You'll get the same benefits of the full posture without the risk of pushing yourself too far.

2 / 8

by Lizzie Fuhr 1

Blocks

Blocks offer the stability needed for ideal alignment, deeper poses, and increased strength. If seated poses make you cringe, employing a block can take some of the edge off your hamstrings or lower back. If you're unable to touch the ground in standing poses, bring the ground closer to you by balancing your hand on a block instead of the floor! You'll get the same benefits of the full posture without the risk of pushing yourself too far.

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1 Comment

hamati312 1 year 13 weeks

love this lizzie! i definitely started using blocks more within the past couple years :)