In the yoga world, props is a term used to describe yoga accessories that help aid or deepen your yoga practice. A yoga cube is one of the most versatile yoga props you will come across. It is a great tool to help you discover more about your practice and yourself.
Yoga cubes can help you understand the alignment, build strength, and get deeper into the postures. If you are having problems with lifting your own body weight in arm balances, sitting on the floor for too long, relaxing the head in forward bends, and wobbling in standing asanas, then yoga cubes can be your best friend.
Nowadays, you can find yoga cubes made from wood, foam and cork. I recommend the use of cork cubes due to their lightweight and the great stability they provide. Cork cubes are also 100% natural and highly durable. The following are a few ways of how yoga cubes can help you enjoy and improve your yoga practice a little more.
Better Balance
Good balance is essential in many yoga postures and beginners tend to struggle with their balance as they are building strength. For example, standing poses are known for testing balance and sometimes a strategically placed yoga cube can make the pose easier by allowing the individual to find balance without having to reach the mat.
Improved Support
Cubes can also provide substantial aid with support on the mat. It is common to see restorative yoga classes filled with yoga blocks and other yoga props. This is because in restorative classes poses are held for longer periods of time and cubes help make the poses easier to hold as it supplies support.
Increased Flexibility
Yoga beginners tend to lack the needed flexibility to accomplish some of the yoga poses. As consequence, pose alignment is sacrificed when the individual tries to force itself to stretch too far. In this case, cubes help keep proper alignment.
When it comes to how many cubes you should use, it is up to you and to the pose. Yoga cubes are often used in pairs and it's a great place to start. However, if you are looking for lots of additional support, then you can use as much as you need.
Overall, you shouldn't have a problem using a yoga cube, but I would recommend you using one under the guidance of an experienced yoga teacher and let he/her help guide you about which one is best for your practice.
