Yoga bricks are auxiliary equipment often used in yoga fitness, but many people still have doubts about how to use yoga bricks. In fact, there are still some postures that are difficult to do or not done properly when we practice yoga. So next we will introduce 8 methods to teach you how to use yoga bricks. Let’s go to the fitness equipment and have a look!
1. Chest opening in prone position
Place the yoga block horizontally on the lower back (or vertically), roughly where the bra straps are (if you are a boy, you have to imagine it yourself). Place your head on a yoga block, pillow, or other support, relax your shoulders completely, and place your palms upward. The legs can be relaxed and straight, or they can be in a bound position (the palms of the feet face each other and the knees point outward).
2. Downward dog
Put the yoga block horizontally between your hands (the yoga block can also be against the wall). Place your thumbs and index fingers into two L shapes according to the shape of the yoga block. Practice the downward dog pose normally, but be careful not to press the yoga block tightly with your hands. leave.
3. Heroic style
Start by sitting on the floor with your knees together and feet apart. Place the yoga block under your hips. You can adjust the height of the yoga block according to your situation. You can choose to place it flat, sideways or vertically. Sit on the yoga block, feel the extension of the spine, ensure that the back is perpendicular to the ground, the neck is lengthened, the jaw is slightly retracted, and the face is smiling. This can help us practice meditation.
4. Strengthen Side Stretch Pose
Place the yoga block in front of your front foot and adjustWhen you practice this pose, as the degree of stretching deepens, you can consider adjusting the yoga brick to a lower height or even moving it away. Hold for 5 to 10 breaths and try to keep your chest as close to your front legs as possible. .
5. Twisted Triangle Pose
Put the yoga block on the inside of the front foot, and the outside of the foot will get a deeper stretch. Adjust the height of the yoga block according to personal conditions, and press the yoga block with your hands to assist the balance and stability of the posture and perform deeper twists.
6. Half-moon pose
Adjust the height of the yoga block according to your own situation. The supporting hand should be 6 to 12 inches in front of the supporting foot and slightly to the side of the mat. Hold the yoga block with your supporting hand, lift your other hand upward, and open your shoulders upward. Note that the supporting hand is only for guidance, do not put all the weight on this hand. Feel the stretch at your sides and your hips to rotate and open. The key to Half Moon Pose: The stronger your legs are and the more active your leg muscles are, the easier it will be to balance and open your body.
7. Forearm handstand
Put the yoga block between your hands. Starting from the downward dog pose, place your thumb and index finger into two L shapes, close to the yoga block. When raising your legs, pay attention to keeping your hands close to the yoga block. This will help keep your elbows inward and activate your shoulder muscles to support your body.
8. Support Bridge Pose
Start bridge pose preparation normally: heels pointed toward buttocks, hands at sides of body, palms facing up. Lift your hips and place the yoga block directly under your sacrum (adjust the height of the block according to your situation). Keeping your back and neck stretched, gently close your eyes and allow your body to fully open and relax.