Gaiam Yoga Essentials Brick Reviews

This Brick or Foam Block as it is more commonly called are used in Yoga and Pilates classes. Some classes use blocks more than others. Blocks are an essential prop in my opinion. At about $10.00 each they make a good addition to your practice. — — The blocks measure 3 inches deep by 5 1/2 inches across by 9 inches in length. You can buy them in a variety of sizes. Depending on what pose I am doing depends on what block I grabbed. — — I have bought many Gaiam products and have been happy with the quality. Gaiam's come in purple, olive green and pink. — —… read full review »

I enjoy yoga but am limited by weak wrists that used to require the use of a fist rather than a hand flat on the ground. Then.......I sprained one had and have not been able to make a fist that supports my body weight. I tried a variety of objects to distribute the weight through my hand differently and then came across these bricks -- they are wonderful. They are soft enough to give a bit (wood would not work for me) but allow me to hold the pose nicely. Plus the company states that they are made of a product that gives off no toxic fumes. — — So for sprained hands and wrist… read full review »

This block has helped my yoga practice.  It allows you to have a comfortable strech, rather than over streching and creating a potential injury. — I no longer need it for most moves but I would not have achieved so much so quickly without this block. —… read full review »