Gaiam Yoga Block supportive foam block 🧘

This supportive yoga block from Gaiam helps deepen stretches and improve alignment during yoga, Pilates, and meditation, with a soft, non-slip surface that keeps poses steady. The latex-free EVA foam design is lightweight and durable, making it easy to move between poses while providing the extra lift needed to reduce strain and maintain proper form, according to the manufacturer.

Key Points

Light and portable, these blocks come as a pack of two so you can use one under each hand or one under the seat for meditation. The surface grips skin and mats to reduce slipping, and the beveled edges make it easier to hold and reposition during transitions. For practitioners with limited flexibility, adding one or two blocks can allow safer progress into deeper postures while reducing the risk of overstretching.

Benefits

Using a block can improve balance and help sustain alignment in standing, seated, and reclining poses. The firmer feel supports weight without compressing too much, which is useful for stability work and for holding longer restorative positions. It also assists in increasing range of motion gradually, because the block raises the floor and shortens the distance to the ground. 🧘♀️

These blocks are latex-free, so they avoid natural rubber allergens for most users. Consider that very heavy or repeated high-impact use may gradually compress foam over time, so allow for that possibility when comparing to higher-density specialty blocks. 😊

Technical Specifications

• Name: Gaiam Yoga Block
• Material: EVA foam, latex-free
• Dimensions: 9 in x 6 in x 4 in
• Weight: 4.6 oz (per block, according to the manufacturer)
• Package: sold as a pack of 2
• Density: 50% denser than standard EVA blocks

Usage Recommendations

Place a block under hands for supported forward folds and lunges to maintain a long spine without forcing the movement. Use one block under the seat or hips during seated meditation to lift the pelvis and reduce lower back strain. For chest-opening or bridge preparations, set a block under the sacrum for a supported restorative variation. When practicing balance poses, position a block near your standing foot to reduce the range and increase confidence while building strength.

Avoid using the blocks as a substitute for proper technique. If a pose still causes sharp discomfort, back off and use additional props or take a gentler modification.