As a sports-focused chiropractor for 30 years, I saw the WRISTBuddy® design as a science-based and essential upgrade to the original, 50-year-old yoga. These innovative blocks help reduce and prevent wrist discomfort while strengthening your grip.

In my clinic, we taught patients how to implement the basic principles of ergonomics, biomechanics, and posture. Why?

Ignoring these principles is the most common cause of musculoskeletal pain and injury. Because of how our bodies are designed, there are proper ways of using our bodies. How we sit, stand, bend, lift, and stoop determines the amount of daily stress on our bodies. If we perform these Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) improperly, over time, our risk of pain and injury increases. This brings us back to the old yoga blocks. The flat-sided block design bends our wrists 90 degrees backward, a weak and injury-prone position for repetitive weight-bearing. In this position, high compression is focused directly into the small wrist joints and cartilage. Compression is the most common cause of yoga-related wrist pain. In addition, the standard block size is a bit wide and bulky for most hands, making the grip relatively weak. Many yoga practitioners don’t realize their grip is weak until they compare their grip strength on WRISTBuddy® blocks.

-Dr. John Kibby, DC

As an aspiring yogi, experienced health professional, and ergonomic specialist, I created the WRISTBuddy® brand to improve the function of yoga blocks. After experiencing wrist pain and discomfort within my first 3 months of using flat-sided yoga blocks, I learned that most of my classmates had similar wrist issues. I felt inspired to correct the faulty wrist biomechanics that occur when hands are placed on flat-sided blocks. WRISTBuddy® yoga blocks have a wrist-friendly, ergonomic design that helps people reduce and prevent wrist pain.

It has been many years since the initial yoga blocks were introduced in the mid-70s. The flat-sided, slightly bulky yoga block that doesn’t fit the hand persists. As has been done before, I headed to the garage with some old yoga blocks, cutting tools, and a drill with a burr attachment. After much time and many iterations, I had a rough version amenable to producing CAD files and block samples. Demo models were taken to yoga studios on the East and West coasts. Instructors and students provided wonderful and encouraging feedback. Refinements were made and the WRISTBuddy® brand was launched in October 2021.

We are dedicated to creating products that elevate your yoga practice and prioritize your overall well-being. We ensure that every block meets the highest standards of craftsmanship using eco-friendly materials. Our commitment to excellence drives us to continuously innovate and serve the yoga community to reach new heights.

WRISTBuddy® is a trusted companion, joining you on your path toward a more fulfilling and enriching yoga experience.

WRISTBuddy® blocks correct the flaws in the original block design with innovative contour features that match the natural shape of the hand. First, the hand-shaped design realigns the wrist angle from 90 to 45 degrees, a much safer and stronger position for weight bearing. Second, compression shifts from the wrist to the palm, a broader and more comfortable surface for weight bearing. Third, the hand-shaped contours of WRISTBuddy® blocks are narrower than the old flat blocks. Now the hands can be securely closed around the block, strengthening the grip, boosting stability, and enhancing your performance.

Engineered and crafted with computerized precision, each block is designed to provide unparalleled support and comfort for your wrists and hands. This allows you to deepen your poses with greater ease and confidence. WRISTBuddy® blocks are more than just accessories—they are tools for transformation, helping you unlock your full potential on the mat.