Yoga belt and method of use

Abstract

A yoga belt to assist in Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) prevents lumbar and sacroiliac problems arising from the exercise or asana. The belt includes a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, a first loop positioned between the first portion and the second portion, and a second loop positioned between the second portion and the third portion. The user picks up the belt and places one loop over one foot and the other loop over the other foot. Each belt strap should be pulled through the inside part of the foot to maintain the integrity of the thighs and feet in an effort to remain hip width apart. The user then faces forward with the elbows under each shoulder and is ready to begin.

1 . A yoga belt, comprising:
 a first portion;   a second portion;   a third portion;   a first loop positioned between the first portion and the second portion; and   a second loop positioned between the second portion and the third portion.   
   
   
       2 . A yoga belt according to  claim 1 , wherein the yoga belt consists of the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion, with the first loop positioned between the first portion and the second portion and the second loop positioned between the second portion and the third portion. 
   
   
       3 . A yoga belt according to  claim 2 , wherein the first and third portions are of equal length and the first and second loops are equal in length. 
   
   
       4 . A yoga belt according to  claim 3 , wherein the first and third portions are forty-two inches in length, and the second portion is one of ten, eleven, or twelve inches in length. 
   
   
       5 . A yoga belt according to  claim 4 , wherein the first and second loops are each one of ten, eleven, or twelve inches in length. 
   
   
       6 . A yoga belt according to  claim 5 , wherein the yoga belt is made of woven cotton canvas approximately 1.5 inches wide. 
   
   
       7 . A yoga belt according to  claim 1 , wherein the first and third portions are of equal length and the first and second loops are equal in length. 
   
   
       8 . A yoga belt according to  claim 7 , wherein the first and third portions are forty-two inches in length, and the second portion is one of ten, eleven, or twelve inches in length. 
   
   
       9 . A yoga belt according to  claim 8 , wherein the first and second loops are each one of ten, eleven, or twelve inches in length. 
   
   
       10 . A yoga belt according to  claim 9 , wherein the yoga belt is made of woven cotton canvas approximately 1.5 inches wide. 
   
   
       11 . A yoga belt according to  claim 1 , wherein using the yoga belt helps to prevent lumbar and sacroiliac problems arising in a user when the user uses the yoga belt to assist in the yoga bow pose. 
   
   
       12 . A method for a user to use a yoga belt, wherein the yoga belt consists essentially of a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, a first loop positioned between the first portion and the second portion, and a second loop positioned between the second portion and the third portion, and wherein the user has a belly, feet, hands, elbows, arms, and a head, the method comprising the steps of:
 the user lying on the belly;   placing one foot in the first loop;   placing another foot in the second loop;   ensuring that the first and third portions are pulled through the inside part of each foot;   grasping the first and third portions with one hand each;   drawing the elbows over the shoulders;   lifting the head; and   reaching the arms over the head holding the first and third portions firmly.   
   
   
       13 . A method according to  claim 12 , wherein the first and third portions are of equal length and the first and second loops are equal in length. 
   
   
       14 . A method according to  claim 13 , wherein the first and third portions are forty-two inches in length, and the second portion is one of ten, eleven, or twelve inches in length. 
   
   
       15 . A method according to  claim 14 , wherein the first and second loops are each one of ten, eleven, or twelve inches in length. 
   
   
       16 . A method according to  claim 15 , wherein the yoga belt is made of woven cotton canvas approximately 1.5 inches wide. 
   
   
       17 . A method according to  claim 12 , wherein using the yoga belt helps to prevent lumbar and sacroiliac problems arising from performing the steps of the method.