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HemingWeigh Cork Yoga Blocks are made from an eco-friendly cork material with a slip-resistant surface layer to help you keep your pose in place, and you get a set of two.
One of the main reasons the HemingWeigh cork yoga blocks are at the top of our list is because of the material used to make them. Cork is one of the most durable, longest-lasting options when it comes to yoga block materials.
Reviews say the HemingWeigh blocks withstand frequent use and the typical wear and tear that comes with a good long yogi sweat. HemingWeigh’s yoga block cork material is 100% natural, so eco-friendly yogis can breathe easy. And, the non-slip surface means no awkward sliding around when you kick up into that standing split.
Each 9 x 6 x 4-inch block weighs one pound, so they're already lighter than some of their foam counterparts. Cork is less malleable than foam, which sometimes provides a more tactile sense of stability. Whereas foam blocks can be squishy or soft to grab and hold on to for balance, cork blocks are sturdy and firm, no matter how hard you press on them. With that said, the molded cork is still a soft, finished surface that’s comfortable to hold on to and lean on.
If you’re tempted to buy one block at a time instead of the full set, the HemingWeigh cork yoga blocks should be enough to change your mind. It’s reassuring to know that you’ll be resting both hands (or feet) on the exact same surface, at the exact same height, for a uniform assist that doesn’t distract from your yoga practice. What’s more, each of the two blocks will get an even wear as you use them as a pair over time. Piecing together a kit one block at a time starts to feel uneven by contrast.
For the more visually sensitive, these cork blocks are just plain attractive. Instead of funky colored foam blocks lying around your apartment or screaming for attention in your yoga class, HemingWeigh cork yoga blocks let you take a more minimalist, subtle approach to your yogi style. If you’re more used to practicing or working out at home, they’re not an eyesore in your living room or wherever you like to exercise.
Pros: Durable, eco-friendly cork blocks that come in a perfectly paired two-pack so you don’t have to worry about doing the uneven bars while you’re doing yoga
Cons: Cork blocks are heavier than their foam counterparts, so if lightweight portability is your priority the cork material might be a deal breaker
Buy the HemingWeigh Cork Yoga Blocks on Amazon for $25.99 (originally $29.99)