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Incorporating a yoga block into your workouts is one way to add a little bit of variety and also challenge your body further at the same time.
A yoga block is an ideal method for improving your comfort while performing this exercise and will also to help with balance. They can be used when you are doing standing poses but have your hands close to the floor. Often something like this can really throw off your base of support so having it to lean on slightly will help you to maintain the proper position and therefore see more benefits from the exercise.
Usually you can find yoga blocks that are made out of cork or foam with foam ones usually being the most popular. They also vary in sizes so you can be sure to find one that will easily suite your needs.
They are also very lightweight yet sturdy at the same time therefore making it easy for you to transport them in your bag to bring to class.
The foam variety is also excellent when used to help back pain. To do this you would want to place it underneath the pelvic shelf of your body and lay there for a few minutes. This would help release the built-up tension and allow the muscles to relax. This should be repeated on a daily basis until pain subsides.
As your body gets used to that position you can switch the yoga block from laying on its long flat side underneath you to laying on its shortened side so your back is at an even greater angle when laying off of it. This will help to lengthen the muscles even more and continue to help the back pain.
Investing in this piece of equipment would be a very smart idea for anyone who is looking into getting into this form of exercise or suffering from lower back problems.
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