The 4 best yoga blocks, for help improving flexibility or providing support

The 4 best yoga blocks, for help improving flexibility or providing support

Best overall

The Hugger Mugger Cork Yoga Block is made from an eco-friendly cork material with a slip-resistant surface layer to help you keep your pose in place.

Pros: Durable, eco-friendly cork block, non-slip surface

Cons: Cork blocks are heavier, not sold in pairs

One of the main reasons the Hugger Mugger Cork Yoga Block is at the top of our list is because of the material used to make it. Cork is one of the most durable, longest-lasting options when it comes to yoga block materials.

It can withstand frequent use and the typical wear and tear that comes with a good long yogi sweat, and the material is 100% natural. And, the non-slip surface means no awkward sliding around when you kick up into that standing split.

Each 9 x 5.5 x 3.5-inch block weighs nearly 2 pounds, so it isn't as light as some of its foam and cork counterparts. But 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, firm, and weighted, no matter how hard you press on them. With that said, the molded cork