Yoga props unlock the full potential and benefits of a yoga pose. Using yoga props in your practice increases your accessibility to these benefits and facilitates a different experience that you may not experience without props. While there are lots of different props out there, yoga blocks are the most commonly used. Yoga blocks are one of the most common props found in yoga studios and one of the most versatile props to use in a yoga practice. They are typically in the shape of a rectangular cube and are made of dense material that holds its shape such as wood, foam, or cork. Yoga blocks have three heights: low, medium, and high. The height of the yoga block can be adjusted to fit the needs of your practice. We will talk about the main functions of a yoga block, uses in poses, and alternatives.

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