The Yoga Brick, what for?
What is the yoga block used for?
It is a yoga accessory used during your practice to relieve your joints. If certain postures require too much flexibility or balance, it will be a base for your hands, feet and torso. It will help you maintain a certain stability and hold your asanas in order to reap the benefits.
The yoga brick can also be useful during meditation phases, placed under your buttocks, it will help you to have a straight back, good alignment and to be comfortable for optimal relaxation.
Much like the bolster, the yoga block is a key accessory for types of yoga like Iyengar , where alignment and technique are key.
It is important to take several criteria into account when choosing your yoga brick :
- Its height : here you have to take into account your height and your flexibility,
- Its density : choose a density based on your weight,
- Its material : bamboo, EVA foam or cork, it's up to you to make your choice. Note that the material will affect the grip of the yoga block . A bamboo brick will be more slippery than a foam (EVA) or cork brick ,
- Its shape : square or rounded edges which will provide greater comfort in handling.
Some examples of asanas with a yoga block
- Posture Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
- Asana Utthita Trikonasana
How to take care of your yoga brick?
The yoga brick made of cork or foam (EVA) is very easy to maintain. All you need to do is take a little soapy water and lightly rub your yoga accessory . For the bamboo brick it's even simpler! The material being smooth, dirt cannot infiltrate the material. A little soapy water is enough.
Yoga blocks available in the store
TAYRONA recycled foam yoga brick – €9.90
- Weight : 300 g
- Dimensions : 6.6cm x 11cm x 22cm
The yoga brick was made in Germany from high density EVA foam (cellular rubber). Its edges are rounded for better comfort and elegance. The foam yoga block is very resistant, firm, soft and above all very comfortable. A very non-slip yoga accessory . Available in purple, black, royal blue, green, petrol blue, orange and burgundy.
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TAYRONA Standard cork yoga brick – €13
- Weight : 380 g
- Dimensions : 23cm x 12.5cm x 7.5cm
This cork yoga brick is made of 100% sustainable cork for an ecological and eco-responsible material. With a weight of less than 400 g, it knows how to be forgotten in your hand. The structure of this yoga accessory is solid, resistant and very firm. The cork texture and dimensions offer an easy and comfortable grip.
YOGAMAD Eco-Friendly Bamboo Yoga Brick – €19.90
- Weight : 700 g
- Dimensions : 5" x 9" x 3"
These laminated bamboo yoga blocks are hollow to keep the body weight down. Bamboo is a lightweight, strong and highly durable material. That's why Yoga Mad selected it for their brand new eco-friendly and eco-friendly yoga block .
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Find all our yoga blocks on the Tayronalife.com website.
