Yoga block

Abstract

A yoga block in the preferred embodiment of the present invention is a prism-shaped triangular block that provides a stable and solid base on all sides, horizontally and vertically, and is equipped with ergonomically placed hand grooves and multiple level hand slots for tailored use. A yoga block that is prism-shaped and triangular can benefit beginners and advanced yoga practitioners alike in the journey to refine their practice through safe and proper alignment various yoga postures. Furthermore, the present invention in the preferred embodiment is enhanced with large slots at differing height levels, which allows for easy and accurate tracking of improvement and personal goals, creating a truly multi-functional, cost-efficient item for manufacture. A yoga block in the preferred embodiment is preferably composed of lightweight yet sturdy materials such as: foam, cork, or natural wood, but is in no way limited to these suggested materials.

1 . A yoga block in the preferred embodiment comprising a construction and fabrication of a triangular form with a resemblance to that of a prism shape, having numerous ergonomically placed hand grooves and multiple height boost levels in the form of hand slots. 
     
     
         2 . A yoga block in the preferred embodiment of  claim 1  which is constructed of a right triangle; however, it is not limited to any specific type of triangle or triangular form. More specifically, the present invention may be constructed with any three-dimensional geometric shape consisting of three-sides and three angles. 
     
     
         3 . A yoga block in the preferred embodiment which is usually fabricated from lightweight and sturdy materials such as foam, cork, or natural wood, but is not limited to these suggested materials or any specific materials with varying densities and softness. 
     
     
         4 . A yoga block in the preferred embodiment of  claims 1  and  2  is ergonomically configured with, but is not limited to, selected hand grooves on the front and back sides to provide a substantially tighter hand grip to the user, thereby offering a more secure grasp on the yoga prop as an aid during one's yoga practice. 
     
     
         5 . A yoga block in the preferred embodiment of  claims 1  and  2  is further enhanced with, but is not limited to, multiple levels of hand slots designed to provide differing height boost from a support surface for progression of difficulty, in order to increase the challenge of specific balance or twist postures of yoga practitioners. The present invention is not limited to the prescribed hand slots in the preferred embodiment, nor is it limited any combination of hand slots or even absence of hand slots. 
     
     
         6 . A yoga block in the preferred embodiment of the present invention in  claims 1 ,  2 ,  4 , and  5  is not limited to any specified height boost measurement from the floor to user in any and all hand slots or grooves; nor is it limited to any specified ascending levels of difficulty or lack thereof.