13 Best Yoga Blocks For Experienced Or Beginner Yogis

By Ali Belamant and Alice Barraclough

There comes a point in your yoga practice where no matter how hard you try (or how many randomly sized books you use), in order to step your yoga game up to the next level and perfect some of the harder poses – did someone say splits? – you'll need to invest in some props. And we're not just talking yoga mats and yoga pants. Owning the best yoga block is vital.

If you attempt to train your body into challenging poses – that require both flexibility and balance – without any additional support, you could end up hurting yourself or practicing incorrect form. Yoga blocks are great because they can help to improve your range of motion and support any flexibility shortcomings - and also help to push your body a little further than it might otherwise. Whether you're in a studio or at home live streaming a yoga class online.

Here's everything you need to know.

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A rectangular block made of foam, bamboo or cork, a yoga block is one of the basic props to help you achieve positions. It's most often used as an extension of the arms for when you just can't reach but it has multiple uses – from helping you establish the correct alignment to assisting you to settle into a pose.

We particularly love simple cork yoga blocks, as they also double as a great indoor plant stand when you’re not using them.

A yoga block is often recommended for beginners as it helps ‘bring the floor closer’ to them – making achieving that half-moon pose actually possible. But a yoga block is an equally good buy for experienced yogis; it can also be used to make poses even more challenging, plus whatever level you're at a yoga block is GREAT for stretching out.

There are numerous ways to use this seemingly simple prop. Depending which height you put it at, it can help you reach the floor from standing, be used as a balance block to stand on, or even be used in a seated position as you stretch out your tightest muscles. A yoga block is also great for lying back over as you relax into your Shavasana at the end of a class as it will assist in stretching out your back muscles.

By Ally Head and Alice Barraclough

FitHut Yoga Block Twin Set with Strap, £22, ASOS

A great investment for anyone looking to take their flow to the next level, this set includes two yoga blocks and a D-ring strap. Oh and did we mention they’re all in matching pepto-bismal pink and on sale?

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Gaiam Printed Yoga Block, £13.99, John Lewis

With a chic printed design, this purple yoga block is lightweight with beveled edges to make your yoga practice that little bit more comfortable.

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Lift and Lengthen Yoga Block, £18, Lululemon

We love the marbled look of this Lululemon yoga block but aesthetics aside, it's made from a dense foam that's durable and supportive to help you deepen your stretch or achieve that out-of-reach position - perfect for beginners.

Base Yoga Yoga Block, £6.95, Amazon

Great if you're looking to buy more than one yoga block, as you get 10% discount on your second, this stylish block has everything you'd expect from a prop. Lightweight but sturdy it'll allow you to go deeper into your asana practice.

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Yogi Bear Foam Support Block, £7, Sweaty Betty

Switch up your basic foam bricks for this functional and stylish 70s-inspired tie dye print yoga block – and it's less than £10, which is quite a steal when you consider it's perfect for beginners and experts alike.

UMI. by Amazon, £8.99, Amazon

Made from recycled, high-density EVA foam, this colourful block is a great way to deepen your yoga practice. It's sweat resistant and non slip so even in the toughest Bikram yoga pose it'll stay in place.

Leewadee Yoga Block Pilates Brick, £14.99, Amazon

It may look like a cushion but this stable and breathable yoga brick is actually made from natural plant materials. Still firm enough to adequately support you in your poses it also is comfortable enough to really allow you to relax into a variety of stretches.

Yogibato Yoga Block Cork, £13.90, Amazon

Made from 100% cork this block is not only sustainable but free from any harmful substances. Plus this natural substance makes this block extra hard-wearing and robust – perfect for every day practice.

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Blackroll Block, £26.91, Amazon

While this block isn't actually specifically designed for yoga (you can use it as a storage tool or self-massage, for example), it does offers firm support throughout your practice. Firm being a key word – as it's pretty much impossible to tip over.

Cork Egg Oval Block, £13.99, Amazon

An update on a traditional yoga block, this cork oval block is great for challenging your stability even more due to its curved edges. The shape also makes it ideal for reclining postures as it fits the curve of your back.

EVA Yoga Block, £5.50, More Yoga

These slimmer yoga blocks from More Yoga are perfect for when you need a slight adjustment (to raise your hips) during a seated meditation. With beveled edges, these blocks are light enough to carry to the studio, class, or even take on holiday.

Manduka Recycled EVA Foam Yoga Block, £20, Yoga Studio Store

Good for the planet, this recycled block is made with over 50% recycled EVA foam and ideal for beginners and experienced yogis alike. Durable, firm and light, we love this block's comfy curved edges.

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Cork block, £14, Yoga Matters

Made from sustainable cork, a renewable and recyclable resource, this high-quality, slim yoga block has a firmness not found in foam blocks, and allows you to feel secure in the support it generously provides while you flow from pose to pose.

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