3 Ways to Use a Wedge in Arm Balances

By Allison Ray Jeraci

Photo by Andrea Killam

Yoga International

Using a wedge block can take your arm balances to new heights. We know that finessing arm balances requires dedication and perseverance, as well as significant mobility in the joints (specifically the wrists and hips). By incorporating a wedge into your practice, you can decrease the intensity on your joints and focus on other aspects of the poses. 

Here, we'll take a look at how the wedge can drastically shift your experience of bakasana (crow/crane pose), vasisthasana (side plank), and parsva bakasana (side crow).

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