Yoga block

Abstract

A yoga block in the preferred embodiment of the present invention is a prism-shaped triangular block that provides a stable and solid base on all sides, horizontally and vertically, and is equipped with ergonomically placed hand grooves and multiple level hand slots for tailored use. A yoga block that is prism-shaped and triangular can benefit beginners and advanced yoga practitioners alike in the journey to refine their practice through safe and proper alignment various yoga postures. Furthermore, the present invention in the preferred embodiment is enhanced with large slots at differing height levels, which allows for easy and accurate tracking of improvement and personal goals, creating a truly multi-functional, cost-efficient item for manufacture. A yoga block in the preferred embodiment is preferably composed of lightweight yet sturdy materials such as: foam, cork, or natural wood, but is in no way limited to these suggested materials.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims benefit of provisional patent application Ser. No. 29 / 370,550, filed 2010 Aug. 4 by the present inventor.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0002]Not ApplicableSEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM [0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION[0004]The present invention relates to a prism-shaped triangular yoga block, which is equipped with ergonomically sculpted grooves in addition to multi-level slots to provide a safe and tailored support system to yoga practitioners. Yoga is a practice involving prescribed positions, coupled with concentration and controlled breathing. Millions of Americans practice yoga in its various forms and studies, making it a popular method of exercise, physical therapy, and effective tool for relaxation and stress management. Yoga is widely used as a means to improve mobility, strength, balance, flexibility, and breathing capacity.[0005]Approaches to practicing yoga include the use of a serie...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]Accordingly, it is desirable to have an apparatus that accommodates to the user's physical limitations, allowing the user to comfortably and conveniently maintain yoga postures. It is a main objective of the present invention to provide a yoga block that is ergonomically designed in size and shape that is also fabricated to provide its user with safe support while encouraging proper alignment within a prescribed posture.

[0011]It is still another objective of the present invention to be configured to provide superior grip ability to a yoga practitioner. This is achieved in the preferred embodiment of the present invention by further including six ergonomically placed grooves (three on the front and back). This becomes especially comfortable when the block is placed vertically for beginning yoga practitioners who need the largest amount of grip ability along with the maximum height boost from the floor.

[0013]A yoga block which is prism-shaped and triangular can also be beneficial to yoga practitioners for the simple benefit of comfort, as well as offering placement in such as way as to provide added assistance to challenging specific twist or balance postures or poses that would otherwise be uncomfortable or painful to do.

Problems solved by technology

Many such yoga props, more specifically the conventional brick-shaped yoga block, provides only limited benefits to its users.

Conventional yoga blocks contain mostly narrow surface areas as sides, thereby providing limited stability and minimal support.

The teetering and wobbly effect of a conventional brick-shaped yoga block gives little reliability and very poor confidence in safe support to its user.

Furthermore, the conventional brick-shaped yoga block is not ergonomically designed to conform to the human hand, and therefore does not allow for a secure grip.

The narrow surface area of conventional yoga blocks provide for limited stability and a teetering effect, providing minimal support and little reliability to yoga practitioners.

Furthermore, the conventional yoga block is not ergonomically designed to conform to the human hand and does not allow for a secure grip.

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