yoga blocks?

[Guest guest]

I've been looking at yoga blocks - I want to send some to my dad because

I think he might need some help in some of the poses, but was wondering

what everyone's favorite type of block is. I've seen the foam blocks and

they appear to be cheapest, but I was wondering if there is an advantage

(other than looks) to the wood blocks. I saw some bamboo ones that

looked nice and of course they are ecofriendly. But I wonder which

people like best. So I thought I'd ask. Any suggestions? My father

enjoys meditation so I thought he might enjoy yoga too. Actually I know

he will, but he has yet to try it. He'll be 52 in a few months and is

more used to gym type exercise than yoga (he has to exercise everyday

for his blood pressure and cholesterol), so he needs props as well as

dvds. I tend to get away with using books and belts instead of yoga

blocks and yoga straps but my father isn't like me lol. He's very young

at heart and loves to try new things as long as he has the right

equipment If anyone has suggestions for a great complete beginner

book or very well explained dvd that would be great too.

Thanks

[Guest guest]

,

Cork yoga blocks are supposed to be really good! You can get them from

www.huggermugger.com. They also have an excellent selection of straps

and other yoga stuff.

Stacey

> I've been looking at yoga blocks - I want to send some to my dad

because

> I think he might need some help in some of the poses, but was wondering

> what everyone's favorite type of block is. I've seen the foam blocks

and

> they appear to be cheapest, but I was wondering if there is an

advantage

> (other than looks) to the wood blocks. I saw some bamboo ones that

> looked nice and of course they are ecofriendly. But I wonder which

> people like best. So I thought I'd ask. Any suggestions? My father

> enjoys meditation so I thought he might enjoy yoga too. Actually I

know

> he will, but he has yet to try it. He'll be 52 in a few months and is

> more used to gym type exercise than yoga (he has to exercise everyday

> for his blood pressure and cholesterol), so he needs props as well as

> dvds. I tend to get away with using books and belts instead of yoga

> blocks and yoga straps but my father isn't like me lol. He's very young

> at heart and loves to try new things as long as he has the right

> equipment If anyone has suggestions for a great complete beginner

> book or very well explained dvd that would be great too.

> Thanks

>