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Technical Details
- Cork yoga block designed for supported backbends and select standing/sitting poses
- Fast-growing, renewable cork construction is stable, long lasting, and comfortable
- Natural texture provides traction; rounded edges create comfortable surface
- Natural fiber provides no off-gassing; fully sustainable harvesting process
- Heavy weight for added stability; measures 9 x 5.5 x 3.5 inches (W x H x D)
Product Description
Environmentally friendly, our cork block is made of sustainable cor material. It is extremely durable, stable and solid. The natural texture provides extra traction while the rounded corners and edges provide comfort and support during poses.Amazon.com Product Description
Refine your yoga routine when performing Iyengar, Anusara, Ashtanga, restorative, or power yoga with this Hugger Mugger cork yoga block. Made of fast-growing, renewable cork, the block is stable, long lasting, and comfortable, making it a great choice for supported backbends and select standing and sitting poses. Cork harvesting is a sustainable process that has remained virtually unchanged for 3,000 years. Made from the bark of long-lived cork oak trees, cork is stripped from the trees every decade, a process that actually maintains the health of the trees and their surrounding ecosystem. Cork is extremely durable yet slightly porous, giving it the perfect balance for use in yoga blocks. Plus, cork's natural texture provides traction, while the rounded edges create a comfortable surface for supported poses. And because cork is a completely natural fiber, there's no off-gassing as there would be with chemically treated products. A favorite of eco-minded consumers, the Hugger Mugger block measures 9 by 5.5 by 3.5 inches (W x H x D).About Hugger Mugger
Hugger Mugger has been known as an innovator of technically advanced yoga products for more than 20 years, serving yoga teachers and students throughout the world. Founded by Sara Chambers, an accomplish woodworker and yoga enthusiast, Hugger Mugger got its start after Sara started developing wooden and fabric tools to help with her practice. Over time, Sara began to develop products for fellow yogis, including the company's Hugger Mugger namesake, the now-famous unisex yoga shorts that include a leg band around the thighs to cover what's underneath. Because the words "hugger mugger" means to conceal, the name fit perfectly. The company has also earned renowned for its Tapas sticky mat, the first long-term performance yoga mat and a true industry trendsetter. Hugger Mugger is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Customer Reviews
2010-06-27
By George Holmes
This is a nice block. I prefer a solid wood block for most poses, as they give the most stability. However, there are some poses, like a forearm stand, where I get a little nervous about using a solid wood block and knocking out some teeth or something! This is a good compromise. A very stable and sturdy block but also soft. Ok, not really soft, but certainly not like the solid wood blocks!
I love these blocks. Another advantage to them over the wood ones is that they're less slick and don't scoot on the floor as easily.
Definitely the best block I've seen on this site!
2010-05-11
By R. A. Myers
I actually got this for my son . He loves it! He says it is much better than the regular ones that he has and says it is perfect.
2010-05-07
By N. Vargas (Puerto Rico)
When I decided to buy a pair of blocks I knew they would be Hugger Mugger. I've tried their foam blocks in the class and they worked great. I definitely wanted something solid and was debating between their cork blocks and foam blocks. I ended up getting the cork blocks because they match my mat better and are eco-friendly. I was a little bit hesitant because I never used cork before and I didn't know if they would hurt my hands or would be too heavy. At the beginning I though they were too hard, but they are not. These are just NICE! I love how these blocks never collapse regardless of how many different asanas I try. I also like how the strenght of the cork material makes me use my muscles better by transmitting my muscle strenght toward other muscles and not buffering it into a soft block. Sturdy, very sturdy but comfortable enough to place and keep it in my back for a while during supine poses. Like others have mentioned, the feel to it is really nice; nice smooth surface and the built is superior quality. They are very well made, surfaces are even and don't look cheap at all. Regarding the weight I don't think they are that heavy. I weighted them & each one is 1.8 lbs. Maybe to carry a pile of them wouldn't be that cool but these are so nice I wouldn't mind taking them to class. These are my first pair of blocks and after using them for a while I don't think I will be back to any other block. They truly a great buy for me. Versatile. These cork blocks work amazing for standing, energizing and restorative poses. They have tremendously helped to open my horizons in my yoga practice. Really love them!
2010-04-24
By Lisa V. Foley (Bay Area, California)
I have tried the foam blocks before, but found the different brands to be inconsistent in the size and density. I've also used wood blocks and had a fear of dropping them on my bare feet during a yoga session. The cork is lighter than a wood block, heavier than a foam block, which provides nice stability. It is also eco-friendly and smells nice and earthy. I definitely reccommend the use of blocks to maximize your yoga practice.
2010-04-14
By L. McInerney (San Diego, CA United States)
This block is way better than the other rubber foam ones. It is sturdy and does not bend in poses like supported bridge. Because it is so sturdy it can feel a little hard in some supported poses, so I usually place a blanket over it when I am doing a heart opener. It doesn't have a rubbery synthetic smell, instead it has a slight earthy scent, almost like hay. I would recomend this to everyone, it is environmentally sound and will probably last forever!
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