Yoga Prop to Aid in Performing Backbends and Other Exercises and Method for Using Same

Abstract

A yoga prop to assist a yoga practitioner in performing a backbend include a gripping platform having a notch for the practitioner's head, a first side attached the gripping platform, and a second side attached to the gripping platform, wherein the first and second sides provide a height and a depth for the yoga prop. Slits can be placed in the gripping platform for performing exercises using straps or rubber bands. The yoga prop can also have a back piece and additional features. A plurality of such yoga props can form a multitier yoga prop to assist yoga practitioners in performing backbends. A plurality of brackets can be used to support the plurality of yoga props in the multitier prop.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A yoga prop to assist a yoga practitioner in performing a backbend, comprising:
 a gripping platform having a notch for the practitioner's head;   a first side attached the gripping platform; and   a second side attached to the gripping platform, wherein the first and second sides provide a height and a depth for the yoga prop.   
     
     
         2 . The yoga prop recited in  claim 1 , wherein the gripping platform comprises at least one grip that allows the practitioner to better grip the gripping platform. 
     
     
         3 . The yoga prop recited in  claim 2 , wherein the at least one grip is textured. 
     
     
         4 . The yoga prop recite in  claim 2 , wherein the at least one grip includes a non-slip material. 
     
     
         5 . The yoga prop recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a back piece. 
     
     
         6 . The yoga prop recited in  claim 1 , wherein a base of the yoga prop is covered with a non-slip material. 
     
     
         7 . A yoga prop, comprising:
 a gripping platform having a notch for the practitioner's head and one or more slits into which straps or rubber bands can be inserted and anchored;   a first side attached the gripping platform; and   a second side attached to the gripping platform, wherein the first and second sides provide a height and a depth for the yoga prop.   
     
     
         8 . The yoga prop recited in  claim 7 , wherein the gripping platform comprises at least one grip that allows the practitioner to better grip the gripping platform. 
     
     
         9 . The yoga prop recited in  claim 8 , wherein the at least one grip is textured. 
     
     
         10 . The yoga prop recite in  claim 8 , wherein the at least one grip includes a non-slip material. 
     
     
         11 . The yoga prop recited in  claim 7 , further comprising a back piece. 
     
     
         12 . The yoga prop recited in  claim 7 , wherein a base of the yoga prop is covered with a non-slip material. 
     
     
         13 . A multitier yoga prop comprising a plurality of yoga props as recited in  claim 1 . 
     
     
         14 . The multitier yoga prop of  claim 14 , further comprising a plurality of brackets to hold the plurality of yoga props.