They support the back in heart-opening poses or cradle the knee in poses that may otherwise be challenging on the joints. Likewise, when using cutting tools such as grinders and disc cutters, make sure the object you are working on is clamped firmly and again, you are wearing suitable safety gear; goggles, gloves, safety boots etc…. That’s why Ekotex Yoga sells yoga blocks, bricks, bolsters, cushions, straps, belts, eye pillows, yoga blankets, and yoga towels made almost entirely of natural materials.

In many cases it is easier and just as effective to cut two half bricks in half and butt the two quarters together.As anyone that has used a chisel before will be aware of, the hammer can easily slip off of the head of the chisel when you strike it and hit your hand and if you are really going for it, this can cause a fair bit of damage so a hand guard, in our opinion, is a real must! Founder Abbie Sweet was an expectant mother working at a different yoga company that was closing its doors. Undercut from the sides first, then from the underside, before trimming down to the required size from the top surface. Most hearths consist of a slab of concrete—usually covered in tiles— which sits below the opening and is bedded into place on a weak limemortar mix. These chisels are really only to be used for brick, masonry and block work as in many cases, unlike the cold chisel, they are not made of hardened steel so cannot be used on metal e.

Once the top face has been scored, the two shorter side faces can be scored with a single blow to each, and then the unit spun around, and the cutting process repeated on the bottom face, allowing for the undercut as illustrated. Once you are sure that all the lugs are free, slowly lower the surround to the ground in front of the fire. This is ideal for laying on a fresh render mix as it gives the new render a decent surface to bond to. But if the opening is particularly small, bricks are preferable since they are easier to manoeuvre and fit into place.

Approach each pose slowly, gradually turning the dial to increase the intensity until you find your edge—and dialing down the intensity as you need to by easing out of the pose.

For anyone with knee pain, back pain, or reduced flexibility, a yoga bolster can transform your practice by adding height, support, and cushion. You’ll then be able to rest your weight on the yoga bolster without having to use your muscles to keep you there, and this will not only be safer for you in terms of limiting the extent of the stretch but will also allow you to relax into the stretch — and get more from it as a result. Normally made from hardened steel, the tapered point is used to easily chop through concrete whether it is being hit with a hammer or used in conjunction with a kango hammer or pneumatic drill. Now you can show your love of nature with this gorgeous Swiss cheese plant print bolster (and match with all your artfully trailing stems).

If you’re just beginning your yoga journey, they also sell kits of mats, props, or both—like the Nourishing Restorative Yoga Set.