COVID-19 wasn’t just a disruption — it was an unexpected accelerator for innovation, accessibility, and leadership in yoga. Of course, I would never gloss over the financial hardships, the grief of closing physical spaces, and the stress we all carried. But I also believe in honoring the growth that emerged from those ashes. Here’s my perspective on the top five ways our industry has been positively transformed since the pandemic.

Today, we’re diving into one of those yoga accessories that often gets overlooked or misunderstood — the humble yoga block. If you’ve ever wandered into a yoga studio, seen those little rectangular blocks on the shelves, and thought, “Hmm, what on earth do I do with those?” — you’re not alone. Yoga blocks often get pigeonholed as “beginner props”... but that could not be further from the truth. 

From designing more inclusive and sustainable yoga apparel to revolutionizing the accessories we use in practice, these female founders have created companies that help make yoga more accessible, comfortable, and mindful. In a historically male-dominated space, these women have transformed the yoga industry with their groundbreaking innovations.