How to choose a yoga bolster?

Your yoga bolster is your accomplice in the perfect execution of your asanas.

The bolster is a cylindrical or rectangular cushion that is generally used in gentle Iyengar or restorative yoga. Regardless of its shape, this object can be used by both beginner and experienced yogis. Serving as a support, it is an additional aid for performing certain asanas! This way, you maintain good alignment, but also work longer and deeper, without injuring yourself. For this, it is necessary to choose a yoga bolster carefully in order to perform opening, relaxation or stretching asanas safely.

A cylindrical or rectangular yoga bolster?

In stores, you can find the cylindrical or rectangular yoga bolster . The cylindrical cushion is also called a yoga bolster because of its shape. It is best known by yogis to easily perform opening, stretching or restorative postures. For example, you can place it under your legs during the Savasana position or along your spine. The advantage is that it fits the shape of your body very well.

The rectangular yoga bolster is less well-known, but oh so useful! Indeed, it can be used on both sides (laid flat or on the side) depending on your flexibility or the type of posture. It can even be used as a meditation cushion at the end of a yoga session. A practical yoga object , because it's 2 in 1!

What size yoga bolster should I choose?

There are 2 sizes of yoga bolster : the mini and the standard. The smallest fits under your neck without bothering you. Why use it? Simply because at the neck level, you accumulate tension and using the small yoga bolster helps relax this area. As for the standard yoga bolster (63 x 23 cm or 69 x 23 cm), it slides along your spine as support. Finally, the rectangular bolster comes in 2 sizes: 66 cm long x 17 cm wide x 7 cm high or 63 cm long x 33 cm wide x 14 cm high. Generally speaking, the size of your yoga bolster is chosen according to your size, your flexibility and the posture performed.

Choosing the right filling material for the firmness of the yoga accessory

The filling of the yoga bolster affects the firmness of the cushion. If you are light, I recommend a softer yoga accessory . Conversely, if you are heavier, prefer a firmer eco-responsible bolster . A little tip, favor the purchase of a zipped bolster . Why? In order to be able to add material inside and adjust the firmness.

• Do you prefer softness or are you light? Opt for a kapok bolster ,
• Do you prefer firmness or are you heavier? Choose a spelt bolster .

A color, a symbolism

A rainbow of colors and prints make up the yoga bolsters on the market. In chromatherapy, color has a vibration (an energy) that interacts with your body. Thus, each color has its benefits.

• Black: it helps to empty your mind,
• Red: connected to the root chakra, it transmits inner strength,
• Green: linked to the heart chakra, it evokes harmony, optimism, stability and calm,
• Blue: connected to the throat chakra, it encourages listening to others and inner serenity,
• Violet: linked to the crown chakra, it expresses idealism, peace and purity.