BLOCK
A block (or two) lets you “raise
the floor” to meet your hand in
a pose like Half Moon, or it can
be a place to rest your head in
Downward-Facing Dog Pose.
Sustainably harvested wood,
bamboo, cork, and eco-friendly
foam are all good options. Cork
and foam are the most comfort-
able for propping your back or
shoulders in restorative poses,
but wood and bamboo can be
pleasing to the hands when you
need a place to rest them in
Standing Forward Bend.PROPS
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