Yoga block

Firm and lightweight, a yoga block resembles a rectangular brick, with flat faces and softly rounded edges. You can place it at different heights to bring the floor closer, support part of your body, or make a position feel more settled. Its steady surface gives you clearer feedback than a soft cushion, though the feel and firmness vary between foam, cork, and wood.

It is often used in yoga to make balancing, bending backwards, and floor positions more approachable or easier to explore with control. In a supported crow pose, the block can raise your feet and help you learn how your balance shifts onto your hands. In a supported fish pose, it rests beneath your upper back to create a gentle, supported opening across your chest.

A block can suit you if reaching the floor feels awkward, you are learning unfamiliar positions, or you want dependable support while moving slowly. It takes very little space and is easy to scale by turning it onto a different side. Begin on a non-slip surface and make sure it sits flat. A firm, thick book can sometimes provide simple support, but is less stable.

Yoga studios often have yoga blocks available to borrow during practice. Ask for them if needed.