Yoga belts, yoga blocks, and Thomas Moore

I sub for a yoga teacher last night and was surprised to see a lot of the students using yoga belts and blocks when they bind or bend.  I have never been a fan of blocks and belts and have never encouraged any of my students to use them.  I always stick to the belief that the body will eventually adjust, open, or release at the right moment.  When the body is ready, it will just happen.  No pressure.  No comparing with the teacher or their classmates.

It’s the body’s journey.

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