Yoga Block Usage

Yoga blocks come in three basic heights: the highest height is achieved by standing them upright on their shortest side, a medium height on their longest side, and the lowest height by laying them flat on their wide side.

For support and assistance, in Downward-Facing Dog, the block can be adjusted to its highest height and placed under the palms to reduce wrist pressure. In seated forward bends, placing a block under the hips helps prevent rounding the back. In bridge variations, placing a block under the sacrum relaxes the body. In Lizard Pose, the block can be placed under the arms for support. In Wide-Legged Forward Bend, the block can be placed under the head. To increase difficulty and depth, Warrior II pose can be increased by placing a block under the back foot. Yoga blocks can also be used to assist balance and stretching, for example, in Half Moon Pose and Warrior III Pose.

The height should be adjusted flexibly; the same pose may require different block heights at different stages of practice. Yoga blocks help establish correct force patterns, safely deepen poses, and maintain proper alignment. Practitioners should adjust the height and placement of the blocks according to their individual flexibility, practice stage, and goals to achieve safe and effective practice.