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NextYoga blocks are the ultimate aide to any yoga class and can be used in pilates too.
Whether we’re just starting out on our yoga journey or consider ourselves an experienced yogi, they can support and enhance any practice. They’re particularly helpful for lengthening poses or providing stability when a pose proves more challenging.
For relaxation and styles such as yin, restorative or slower forms of hatha yoga, yoga blocks can also be helpful to support heads and legs when lying on the floor.
These are our favourite ways to use yoga blocks:
Blocks go under the hands at the start of the pose before the hips go into the air from tabletop. When using blocks in this position, make sure to keep the shoulders and wrists broadly in line, with the shoulders very slightly forward.
In triangle pose, it can be hard to reach the floor or put strain on the knees if we overextend them. Instead, place a yoga block under the hand nearest the ground. Place the hand flat on the top of the block and reach the other arm into the air. The block can go either side of the foot.
In this position, the blocks go under each glute to give balance and ensure the pose is doing its utmost in terms of stretching. Alternatively, put two blocks out in front for the hands to rest on or one under the forehead.
Bridge is a tricky pose even for the most flexible among us. To do a bridge with a block, put the feet on the floor and lift the hips in the air, and then pop the block underneath the hips, using the short end to rest on, to make the most of the block’s length.
When doing the pigeon pose, placing a block under the thigh which is tucked under the body can make the pose more manageable. It will also allow the hips to be squared, which is essential for making this pose effective.
If you’d like to explore M Life’s collection of yoga accessories, these can be found on our yoga accessories page.
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