Gaiam Yoga Block
About this product
The Gaiam Yoga Block is a lightweight foam prop that brings the floor closer in yoga poses and stretches. It suits beginners, people with tight hamstrings or hips, and experienced practitioners who use blocks for support in restorative work.
How much does the Gaiam Yoga Block cost?
When we last checked in October 2026, the Gaiam Yoga Block was typically selling for about $10 – $20 in the US. That is an approximate range, not a quote: the retailer changes prices often, and colour, size or storage options can move it up or down. Use the Buy Now button to see the exact price today before you decide.
Key features
- EVA foam: Gaiam’s standard block is made from dense, latex-free foam that is light to carry and soft against the hands.
- Standard size: the Essentials block is listed at 9 x 6 x 4 inches.
- Three working heights: turning the block onto its different faces gives a low, medium or high setting.
- Bevelled edges: rounded corners are more comfortable to grip and to rest on.
- Non-slip surface: the foam is finished to give some traction on a mat.
- Colour range: sold in many colours to match a mat.
Who should buy it
A block is one of the most useful and least expensive yoga accessories. Use it under a hand in standing poses, under the hips when sitting cross-legged, or between the thighs for alignment work. It is helpful for anyone who cannot comfortably reach the floor yet.
Foam has trade-offs. It is lighter and softer than cork or wood, but it also compresses and can feel less stable under full body weight, so heavier practitioners or those doing weight-bearing balances may prefer a firmer cork block. Foam marks and dents easily and can pick up scuffs. Many poses work best with two blocks, one for each hand, so think about whether one is enough. A block is a support, not a guarantee of safe alignment; move within your own range and ask a teacher if a pose causes pain.
What to check before you buy
- Quantity: confirm whether the listing is a single block or a set of two.
- Size: check the dimensions, as Gaiam sells more than one block size.
- Material: Gaiam also makes cork and other blocks; make sure the foam version is the one shown.
- Colour or print: pick the finish you want and confirm it is selected.
- Cleaning: wipe with a damp cloth and let it air dry.
- Odour: new foam can smell for a few days; air it before use.
Confirm the current price and the exact colour and quantity on the retailer’s page before you order.
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