Foam blocks are very common in yoga, meant to increase comfort and stability while in poses. This can be through either supporting a part of your body during a pose, or bringing the ground closer to your reach (like an extension of your arms).
You can use blocks to aid your practice in a variety of poses:
Splits
Place a block under your hip to elevate it as you stretch. You can also place a block on either side of your body and use your hands to ease yourself into the splits.
Downward-Facing Dog
Place blocks under your hands to bring the ground closer.
Crow Pose
Place blocks under your feet to elevate them for a jump start.
Fish Pose
Place a block (or a towel) under your back to assist in opening your heart.
There are so many ways to use props to train your body to master positions - or to make positions more comfortable for you. Remember to always do what feels best for your body during practice.
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