Yoga bolster: why and how do you use it?

Yoga bolster, why do you use it?

A bolster is an elongated, round and firm cushion and ideal for improving your posture. In addition to a yoga mat, belt and block A bolster is a great tool for improving postures and exercises. At the same time, the bolster cushion offers the opportunity to relax. Besides relaxation, bolsters also promote deep breathing. In short, a bolster offers perfect support while performing various postures and exercises (asanas)!

How do you use a yoga bolster?

Bolsters can be used in many ways. They are often used in Yin yoga, restorative yoga, and Nindra yoga. In Yin yoga, for example, poses are held for extended periods, so the bolster can serve as support. But bolsters are also useful in other forms of yoga or meditation sessions, for example, as a stretching aid. Examples of exercises where a bolster can be used include corpse pose, broken candle pose, child's pose, and chest openers like fish pose, camel pose, and butterfly pose.

Bolsters are perfect for back exercises, provide support to the legs, knees and neck and promote relaxation by providing support and reducing tension.

A yoga bolster is also useful during pregnancy. You can place the yoga pillow under your upper leg if you want to lie or sleep on your side.

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The bolsters in our webshop from the brand Flowee have a buckwheat husk filling. The bolster pillows from the brand Yoga-Mad have a filling of brandelaying Recron fiber. Buckwheat hulls are a natural product that makes bolster pillows durable. Their firmness makes them ideal for bolster pillows. The filling is housed in a separate inner sleeve and can be easily removed from the outer sleeve. You can remove the outer sleeve from the yoga bolster for washing. Spread out the filling to air it out. You can adjust the amount of buckwheat hulls to your preference, thus adjusting the thickness and firmness of the pillow. Looking to buy a bolster pillow? You can choose from a round or oval model!