Yoga Bolsters Guide
Every practice can be enhanced with the right yoga bolster. Kakaos cotton yoga bolsters are thoughtfully designed and crafted specifically for yoga, offering comfort, durability, and dependable support. Let us help you find the perfect bolster to complement your practice.
Yoga bolsters have many uses, from supporting poses like Viparita Karani and Savasana to opening the chest for breathing exercises. Whether you practice prenatal, restorative, or any style that requires extra support, a quality bolster can make your sessions more comfortable and fulfilling.
If your goal is to make certain poses more accessible, adapt your practice to physical limitations, or simply relax and enjoy a deeper stretch, there is a bolster for you. When choosing a yoga bolster, consider how you plan to use it, the style of yoga you practice, and your instructor’s recommendations.
This guide will help you find the perfect yoga bolster for your practice.
Sizes & Shapes
Yoga bolsters come in a variety of sizes and styles, from long and slender to round and rectangular, from firm and overstuffed to soft and pliable. While each design offers unique benefits, one thing is certain: size and shape matter. At TheYogaWarehouse.com, we carry eight different bolster sizes, each thoughtfully created to serve a specific purpose and support your practice.
Kakaos Studio Bolster - This bolster is one of the most popular sizes we carry. Available in both round and rectangular shapes, it weighs approximately seven pounds and is considered firm to very firm. Many instructors use this bolster for poses such as Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani) and other restorative yoga practices.
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Kakaos Supportive Bolster -An offshoot of the Studio Bolster, this version is more densely packed and considered very firm. Like the Kakaos Studio Bolster, it is widely used by instructors as a prop for poses such as Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani) and other restorative yoga practices.
| Measurements: | Density | Size | Weight | Material | |
Very Firm |
24" x 6" x 11" |
7.5 lbs. |
Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester. |
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Very Firm |
26" x 11" |
7.5 lbs |
Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester. |
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Kakaos Small Bolster - Designed as an alternative when a full-size bolster feels too large, these bolsters are ideal for those seeking a gentler stretch during specific restorative poses. They can also be used as a smaller prop by advanced yogis to deepen forward folds or enhance chest-opening postures.
| Measurements: | Density | Size | Weight | Material | |
Firm | Very Firm |
22" x 4" x 8" |
4.5 lbs. |
Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester. |
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Firm | Very Firm |
22" x 7" |
4.5 lbs |
Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester. |
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Kakaos Mini Bolster - This unique bolster is highly pliable and works well as a substitute when a yoga block feels too firm. It can also be used as a soft neck pillow and is ideal for light physical therapy use. Densely packed with clean buckwheat hulls, it provides gentle, adaptable support.
| Measurements: | Density | Size | Weight | Material | |
Pliable | Firm |
13" x 3" x 7" |
2 lbs. |
Buckwheat Hulls: |
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Pliable | Firm |
12" x 6" |
2 lbs |
Buckwheat Hulls: |
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Pranayama Bolster -As the name suggests, this bolster is designed for pranayama breathing exercises. Long and thin in shape, it is ideal for chest-opening postures, though not intended for poses that require substantial support. It is typically placed along the length of the spine to encourage deep, full lung expansion and improved breathing.
| Measurements: | Density | Size | Weight | Material |
Firm | Very Firm |
25" x 3" x 7" |
4 lbs. |
Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester. |
Kakaos Summer Flower & Serenity Bolster - Made with durable, upholstery-grade fabric and a supportive inner core, these bolsters are popular among yogis for their strength, comfort, and unique fabric designs. Available in both round and rectangular shapes, each weighs approximately seven pounds and offers firm to very firm support. Many instructors use these bolsters for poses such as Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani) and other restorative yoga practices.
| Measurements: | Density | Size | Weight | Material | |
Firm | Very Firm |
24" x 6" x 11" |
7.5 lbs. |
Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester. |
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Firm | Very Firm |
24" x 6" x 11" |
7.5 lbs |
Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester. |
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