Yoga block poses are great for beginners and advanced yogis alike. They can be used in many ways and core poses that you’ll learn about in this quick but informational article.
So let’s begin!
Get a 6 by 9 (by 4 inch) yoga block. That’s a standard size and it’s like a light book end. But it’s actually the right depths so you can optimize when you need the 6 inch versus 4 inch side that you’ll use the most and as a beginner.
The foam blocks are softer and weigh less than cork ones.
Yoga blocks have 3 settings. Yes, for a $5 or so tool, you get 3 choices in height by turning on different sides. Or short, medium, and tall. This comes in handy for a Bridge Pose or for a pose where your hands don’t quite meet the mat.
After you have your block or two blocks, these are great yoga block poses that you can start right away:
1.Bridge Pose
With one yoga block, you can utilize to give your Bridge Pose new height, which stretches your back and vertebrae. You give new love to your vertebrae.
Get in your natural Bridge Pose. Then introduce your block. Start with the 4 inch side and place on your tailbone. The remainder of the block will be in the open space toward your feet. As you get more flexible, use the 6 inch side. And one day, you may be able to use the 9 inch side.
2. Pigeon Pose
Another good yoga block pose is Pigeon Pose. First, get into your Pigeon. The stabilize your pose by placing the 4 inch side yoga block under your sit bone for the side where your leg is not straight back on your mat.
This will help your body balance in the pose as you fill the space between your butt cheek and the mat.
It’s a great all over body stretch yoga pose. And as a home baker, this is one of the great 10-minute baking poses while waiting for the oven timer to go off.
3. Shoulder Stand Pose
Shoulder Stand Pose is an inversion pose and a great way to use a yoga block. If you don’t do headstands, then a shoulder stand is a good alternative especially if you’re in yoga class where they spend time in an inversion pose. It’s much easier and also protects you from hurting your neck like in a headstand.
And a yoga block acts as a block on your back as you lift up into the Shoulder Stand Pose. The yoga block aids to guide and support your back before you push off your back from the mat and push your legs straight up. Then it can also help to keep you in your leg upright position, as you move the yoga block where it needs to support.
The Power of Yoga Block Poses
When you do yoga block poses, you feel empowered like you have reinforcement and support that takes you further than you would have gone.
A yoga block not a crutch. It helps you get to the next level that you couldn’t have gotten to without the tool aid. And taller and higher you get more energy to fuel your day!
If you have two blocks, you can use the block for reaching down on the mat poses. You can use one on each hand. They serve as gaps and you can use the 9 inch height so your back is in the right position.
And in alignment, your yoga is limitless!