Find the Right Yoga Bolster for Your Practice
Every yoga practice can be enhanced with the right yoga bolster. Kakaos cotton yoga bolsters are thoughtfully designed and crafted specifically for yoga, providing exceptional comfort, durability, and dependable support. Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, we can help you find the perfect bolster to complement your practice.
Yoga bolsters serve many purposes, from supporting restorative poses such as Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall) and Savasana, to gently opening the chest during breathing exercises and meditation. Whether you practice restorative, prenatal, yin, or any style of yoga that benefits from additional support, a quality yoga bolster can make your practice more comfortable, accessible, and rewarding.
If your goal is to deepen stretches, modify poses for physical limitations, improve alignment, or simply relax more fully, there is a yoga bolster designed for your needs. When choosing a bolster, consider how you plan to use it, the style of yoga you practice, and any recommendations from your instructor.
This guide will help you find the perfect yoga bolster for your yoga practice.
Sizes & Shapes
Yoga bolsters are available in a variety of sizes and shapes, from long and slender to round and rectangular, and from firm, supportive designs to softer, more pliable options. Each style offers unique benefits, but one thing remains true, size and shape matter.
At The Yoga Warehouse, we carry eight different yoga bolster sizes, each thoughtfully designed to support specific poses, preferences, and practice styles.
Kakaos Studio Bolster
The Kakaos Studio Bolster is one of our most popular options and is available in both round and rectangular shapes. Weighing approximately seven pounds, it offers firm to very firm support, making it an excellent choice for restorative yoga and supported poses.
Many yoga instructors recommend this bolster for poses such as Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall), gentle backbends, and other restorative practices where stability and consistent support are essential.
Kakaos Rectangular Bolster
Density: Firm | Very Firm
Size: 24" x 6" x 10"
Weight: 6 lbs.
Material: Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester.
Cotton Canvas Cover.
Kakaos Yoga Studio Rectangular Bolster
Density: Firm | Very Firm
Size: 24" x 6" x 11"
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Material: Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester.
Cotton Canvas Cover.
Kakaos Yoga Studio Round Bolster
Density: Firm | Very Firm
Size: 24" x 10"
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Material: Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester.
Cotton Canvas Cover..
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.
Kakaos Supportive Rectangular Bolster
Density: Very Firm
Size: 24" x 6" x 11"
Weight: 7.5 lbs.
Material: Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester.
Cotton Canvas Cover.
Kakaos Supportive Round Bolster
Density: Very Firm
Size: 24" x 11"
Weight: 7.5 lbs.
Material: Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester.
Cotton Canvas Cover.
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.
Kakaos Small Rectangular Bolster
Density: Firm | Very Firm
Size: 22" x 4" x 8"
Weight: 4.5 lbs.
Material: Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester.
Cotton Canvas Cover.
Kakaos Small Round Bolster
Density: Firm | Very Firm
Size: 22" x 7"
Weight: 4.5 lbs.
Material: Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester.
Cotton Canvas Cover.
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.
Kakaos Mini Rectangular Bolster
Density: Pliable | Firm
Size: 13" x 3" x 7"
Weight: 2 lbs.
Buckwheat Hulls:
Removable Cotton Canvas Cover
Kakaos Mini Round Bolster
Density: Pliable | Firm
Size: 13" x 3" x 7"
Weight: 2 lbs.
Buckwheat Hulls:
Removable Cotton Canvas Cover
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.
Kakaos Pranayama Bolster
Density: Firm | Very Firm
Size: 25" x 3" x 7"
Weight: 4 lbs.
Material: Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester.
Cotton Canvas Cover.
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.
Kakaos Serenity Rectangular Bolster
Density: Firm | Very Firm
Size: 24" x 6" x 11"
Weight: 7.5 lbs.
Material: Blend of regenerated cotton and polyester.
Cotton Canvas Cover.