Yoga comfort system wedge

Abstract

A yoga comfort system wedge is provided constructed of medium density, high quality, closed cell foam materials and adhesives comprised of layers and septums which create a uniquely flexible prop. The construction forms a triangularly shaped yoga, fitness, or therapeutic device in the form of a flexible wedge which allows users to achieve or maintain certain poses, stretches, exercises or therapeutic positions while improving tactile comfort and aiding range of motion. Said device has advantages over traditional types of yoga, meditation, fitness, or therapy devices. The invention allows for users with specific physical limitations to comfortably modify and maintain desired poses or exercises which would not ordinarily be possible, while at the same time provides for the advanced user to practice their highly skilled activities with greater comfort and ease.

1 . A yoga comfort system wedge in the preferred embodiment comprising a construction and fabrication of selected materials, size, shape, and two different angled surfaces, which provide tactile comfort and a flexible shape when used as a yoga prop. 
   
   
       2 . A yoga comfort system wedge in the preferred embodiment whose materials' density and softness, coupled with its size, shape, and flexibility, provide tactile comfort and bodily placements not possible from yoga wedges or yoga blocks made of rigid materials or other types of props. 
   
   
       3 . The yoga comfort system wedge in  claims 1  and  2  is constructed of two layers of flexible material, separated by a septum. 
   
   
       4 . The yoga comfort system wedge in  claims 1  and  2  is fabricated from flexible, closed-cell foam materials of selected density and softness. 
   
   
       5 . The yoga comfort system wedge in  claims 1  and  2  has a septum, which is fabricated from an adhesive or combination of adhesives and/or a layer or layers of material of selected densities. 
   
   
       6 . The yoga comfort system wedge in  claims 1  and  2  is configured with a triangular shaped cross section with a truncated angle on its bottom providing a durable flat edge near the point; and has a nominal length, which spans the width of a standard sized yoga mat. 
   
   
       7 . A yoga comfort system wedge in modified forms of construction, or versions, comprising overall wedge sizes (length, height and width), slopes of the angled surface, two different angled surfaces, and flat edge(s) chosen to ergonomically accommodate additional yoga and meditation prop, fitness, and physical or massage therapy tools. 
   
   
       8 . The yoga comfort system wedge in  claim 7  is shaped in a right triangular pattern; and can have truncated angles on its bottom and/or at the top vertex providing flat edges. 
   
   
       9 . The yoga comfort system wedge in  claim 7  is fabricated from one, two or more layers of selected materials having the thickness, density and softness to achieve varying levels of rigidity and to maintain stability and form of the wedge, and may contain one or more septums, which can be an adhesive and/or a combination of adhesives and/or a layer or layers of materials of selected density; contains a top vertex angle and a bottom angle, which can be truncated to form flat edges; can have a durable flat edge near the point; and can have a larger flat edge near the top for added comfort. 
   
   
       10 . A yoga comfort system wedge in the preferred embodiment in  claims 1  and  2  and in the modified forms of construction, or versions, in  claim 7  is particularly well suited for users with limited hand, wrist, arm, feet or torso movement or range of motion, and for those needing a tactile soft and stable surface to press against when used for a variety of applications such as yoga, fitness, physical and massage therapy, meditation and relaxation props or tools. 
   
   
       11 . The yoga comfort system wedge in  claims 1 ,  2  and  7  is ergonomically configured to conveniently attain and maintain yoga postures, fitness exercises, prescribed physical therapy positions, relaxation and massage therapy positions, and meditation positions while experiencing tactile comfort. 
   
   
       12 . The yoga comfort system wedge in  claims 1 ,  2  and  7  is ergonomically configured to improve training goals, and can be placed in selected positions to increase the challenge of specific balance exercises of advanced yoga practitioners, fitness enthusiasts or physical therapy patients. 
   
   
       13 . Methods for use of a yoga comfort system wedge in the preferred embodiment in  claims 1  and  2  and in the modified forms of construction, or versions, in  claim 7  comprising sizes, shapes and two different angled surfaces for use as yoga, fitness, physical and massage therapy, meditation and relaxation props or tools comprising placing the yoga comfort system wedge(s) against a part of the body to achieve the tactile comfort and support desired. 
   
   
       14 . Methods for use of a yoga comfort system wedge in the preferred embodiment in  claims 1  and  2  and in the modified forms of construction, or versions, in  claim 7  comprising sizes, shapes and two different angled surfaces for use as yoga, fitness, physical and massage therapy, meditation and relaxation props or tools comprising placing the yoga comfort system wedge(s) against various surfaces such as the floor, mat, or rug, on the seat of a chair, or against a wall, and placing the appropriate body part onto the yoga comfort system wedge to achieve the tactile comfort and support desired. 
   
   
       15 . A method of performing yoga, fitness, physical or massage therapy routines, or meditation, placing two yoga comfort system wedges in the preferred embodiment in  claims 1  and  2  and in the modified forms of construction, or versions, in  claim 7  together with similar planar faces adjoining creating a rectangularly shaped comfort bolster, and said bolster configuration placed against a part of the body to achieve the tactile comfort and support desired. 
   
   
       16 . A method of performing yoga, fitness, physical and massage therapy routines, or meditation comprising placing one, two, or more yoga comfort system wedges in the preferred embodiment in  claims 1  and  2  and in the modified forms of construction, or versions, in  claim 7  in various configurations to achieve the tactile comfort and support desired. These configurations may include arranging or stacking several yoga comfort system wedges with similar planar faces adjoining creating rectangularly shaped comfort bolster(s) which may be placed side by side, or on top of one another, creating a larger, customized bolster configuration, and placing said customized bolster(s) against a part of the body to achieve the tactile comfort and support desired. These arranged configurations may also include placing a single yoga comfort system wedge on top of, or next to, a bolster configuration to provide a sloping or slanted surface, which may be placed against a part of the body to achieve the tactile comfort and support desired.