Manduka Cork Yoga Block vs Hugger Mugger 4 in. Foam Yoga Block

The Manduka wins on the one thing cork is bought for: at 2.2 lb over a standard 4 x 6 x 9 in footprint it stays put under load and does not compress. The Hugger Mugger is a third of that weight and costs much less, and for anyone who mostly uses blocks for support rather than standing balance it is the smarter buy.

Manduka Cork Yoga Block

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A standard-size cork block heavy enough to stay where you put it, with the clearest care instructions in the category.

• Standard 4 x 6 x 9 in (10 x 15 x 23 cm) dimensions, so it stacks and pairs with almost any other block you already own.
• At 2.2 lb (1 kg) it is the densest block here, which is what stops cork skidding when you load it in a standing pose.
• Manduka publishes real cleaning guidance, including a 50/50 water and vinegar solution for deeper cleaning.

• At 2.2 lb it is nearly three times the weight of the foam block, which you notice carrying two of them to a class.
• Manduka warns against submerging the block because water can cause expansion or a change in texture.
• Cork edges are harder than foam, so the corners are less forgiving under a shoulder or a hip.

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Hugger Mugger 4 in. Foam Yoga Block

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The studio-standard foam block at 0.8 lb, with beveled edges and a stated country of manufacture, which is more than most foam blocks manage.

• At 0.8 lb it is by far the lightest block here, which matters when the block goes under your back for ten minutes.
• Standard 4 x 9 x 6 in dimensions, so it gives the same 4, 6 and 9 inch heights as the cork blocks.
• Beveled edges and a stated country of manufacture (Taiwan), and it cleans with a mat wash or a warm damp cloth.

• EVA foam compresses under load, so it will not hold a hard edge for as many years as cork will.
• Light weight means it can slide or tip under a standing pose in a way the 2.2 lb cork block does not.
• Foam holds sweat and skin oil at the surface rather than shedding it the way sealed cork does.

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The bottom line

Our overall pick is the Manduka Cork Yoga Block - A standard-size cork block heavy enough to stay where you put it, with the clearest care instructions in the category. Choose the Hugger Mugger 4 in. Foam Yoga Block instead if restorative and supported work, and anyone carrying two blocks to a class each week.

Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Yoga Blocks: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).