Detox Your Yoga Blocks

yoga Apr 08, 2017

Yoga blocks are often made of a foam that's made of petrochemicals. While there are benefits (they tend to be cheap and light), they are not great for our planet and our health.

Instead, healthier yoga blocks are made of 100% wood (like bamboo) or 100% cork, both of which can be more eco-friendly by using renewable and sustainable materials.

100% Wood	100% Cork
Benefits: Great support May be heavy (new ones can be lighter because they have a hollow center) Durable Attractive Environmentally friendly and sustainable (if properly sourced) Disadvantages: Uncomfortable for some	Benefits: Durable Comfortable Provides extra grip/traction, especially on wooden floors Environmentally friendly and sustainable (if properly sourced) Absorb sweat Disadvantages: Can be slightly heavier than foam yoga blocks Cheaper blocks may disintegrate over time

100% Wood

100% Cork

Benefits:

Great support
May be heavy (new ones can be lighter because they have a hollow center)
Durable
Attractive
Environmentally friendly and sustainable (if properly sourced)

Disadvantages:

Uncomfortable for some

Benefits:

Durable
Comfortable
Provides extra grip/traction, especially on wooden floors
Environmentally friendly and sustainable (if properly sourced)
Absorb sweat

Disadvantages:

Can be slightly heavier than foam yoga blocks
Cheaper blocks may disintegrate over time

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