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Gaiam Yoga Block, EVA Foam, Purple

Gaiam Yoga Block, EVA Foam, Purple

Brand: Gaiam

$12.99

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PicksHive Take

The Gaiam EVA Foam Yoga Block in Purple is a straightforward option for people who want extra support when modifying yoga poses or doing floor stretches. The listing describes using it under your hands, feet, or seat to help with alignment and accommodate your current flexibility. It can also be incorporated into Pilates. At a listed $12.99, it is worth considering if a single support block fills a gap in your practice; the price may change.

Its main trade-off is lightweight portability versus unverified firmness. The listed weight is 4.6 ounces, making it easy to carry, and Gaiam describes the foam as supportive and durable. However, the supplied information does not quantify how much it compresses under load. PicksHive has not tested this block by hand, so we cannot confirm its feel or grip in practice. The beveled edges and non-slip surface are designed to provide a more secure hold, rather than being a guarantee against slipping.

At 9 by 6 by 4 inches, this is a defined-size prop, not a replacement for a mat. Skip it if your main goal is cushioning your knees across a floor routine. For that need, Amazon Basics Extra Thick Mat is the more relevant product type, although thicker mats can reduce balance in standing poses. If you are comparing blocks, Amazon Basics Non-Slip Yoga Blocks is a direct alternative to investigate; check its listing for dimensions, material, and package contents before judging value. For the Gaiam, maintenance is simple: spot clean with mild detergent, then towel or air dry.

Written by PicksHive from the product listing and category research — not a hands-on test.

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What to know before buying yoga & pilates

PicksHive buying note

Thicker mats cushion the knees but reduce balance on standing poses. Look for a non-slip surface and check what the mat is made of if you have latex sensitivities.

Key features and specifications (from Amazon)

BrandGaiam
Amazon categoryBlocks
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  • Yoga Block - The Gaiam yoga block is an essential yoga tool for aiding in poses and flexibility. Yoga blocks help to provide the stability and balance needed in your practice for optimal alignment, deeper poses, and increased strength.
  • Portable and Durable - These lightweight and supportive foam blocks are constructed of a durable foam. They are light enough to carry to yoga classes or around the home yet strong enough for daily poses.
  • Non-Slip - The beveled edges with the non-slip surface are designed for a more secure grip. Our yoga props are ideal for all sorts of poses as well as general floor stretches or incorporating with Pilates.
  • Align and Center - Use under your hands, feet or seat to ensure the proper alignment needed in order to safely support and modify poses to suit your level of flexibility. Yoga blocks are great for extending poses while maintaining concentration.
  • Specifications - For maintaining your yoga wedge block, we recommend spot cleaning with mild detergent and then towel or air dry. Dimensions are 9"W x 6"H x 4"D / weight: 4. 6oz.

Questions about this product

What are this Gaiam block’s dimensions and weight?
The listing specifies 9 inches wide by 6 inches high by 4 inches deep and a weight of 4.6 ounces.
Can I use this block for Pilates as well as yoga?
Yes. The listing describes it as suitable for yoga poses, general floor stretches, and incorporating into Pilates.
What helps keep the block secure in my hands?
It has beveled edges and a non-slip surface designed for a more secure grip. Those features do not establish how it will grip in every situation.
Is this EVA foam block confirmed to be latex-free?
The product is identified as EVA foam, but the supplied information does not explicitly confirm that it is latex-free. If you have latex sensitivities, check the listing for material details.

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