Yoga Props Block Cork For Shoulderstand - 30.5x20.5x5 Cm

meant for support of the shoulders so the head will rest a little lower and the neck will be stretched less. This can be further varied by laying a folded towel or such under the head.   these yoga blocks are used in a.o. iyengar anusara ashtanga restorative and power yoga.  they are also used as a tool in physiotherapy.    natural materials - odorless - rounded edges and corners for comfortable use - slightly springy yet sturdy - light in weight - anti-slip   environmentally friendly harvesting – cork is a 100% natural renewable recyclable and biodegradable material that is obtained through an environmentally friendly harvesting process. hand-harvest for long life – trees are not cut down to harvest cork rather the bark is harvested by hand every 9 years. Cork oak trees can live up to 300 years! supporting great biodiversity – approximately 6.6 million acres of mediterranean cork forests extend across portugal spain algeria morocco italy tunisia and france. These oak forests support one of the world’s highest levels of forest biodiversity second only to the amazonian rainforest. maintenance: clean with a warm damp cloth.