A yoga brick that brings the floor closer
Often what is missing from practice is calmly reaching the floor or your own foot. This cork yoga brick is made exactly for that: a stable, light aid that lifts the floor and gives you a sure support in stretching, standing poses and forward bends. It serves you well both at home and in a group class.
Why cork, and why this kind
Cork is made from the bark of the cork oak, which can be harvested without harming the tree. For you this means a renewable, natural material that is also naturally warm and pleasant to touch. The brick is pressed and dense, so it does not deform under body weight, yet it is much lighter than a wooden aid. Its touch is soft, not cold, and does not get sticky in midsummer.
How to use it in practice
The classic brick shape gives you three different heights: flat on the longer side is lowest, on the narrow side is medium, standing on the end is highest. In a forward bend place it under your fingers to bring the floor closer, in bridge pose slide it under the hip to open the chest, in seated meditation place it under the hip area to help the spine extend. It serves beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
A long lasting, sweat friendly surface
Cork does not absorb a lot of sweat and offers a pleasant surface for the palms during held poses. The classic light cork colour looks lovely in a yoga corner with a wooden floor and matches other natural aids well. The edges develop a gentle patina with time, a natural mark of use.
Care and storage
After use wipe it with a slightly damp cloth, then let it air. Do not wash it under running water or put it in a washing machine. Store it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. With these few steps the cork brick will be a reliable companion for many years, whether you practise twice a week or every morning.