9 Yoga Bolsters To Help You Get the Most Out of Your Restorative Yoga Practice

Manduka bolsters are the OG bolsters, say Dani Schenone, a registered yoga instructor, certified personal trainer, and holistic wellness specialist at Mindbody. They come in different sizes, patterns, and shapes, such as this round version, making sure you get the support your need in your practice. Schenone adds that they’re also easy to care for — throw the cover in the wash, and you’re good to go.

Made with 30 percent recycled fiber-fill, Manduka’s rectangular bolster is both cushioned and supportive. It has a removable cover made from a soft and absorbent microfiber fabric and has a carrying handle to make it easy to bring with you everywhere you go.

Michelle Maslin-Taylor, a certified yoga teacher, recommends this bolster for yin yoga practices. “The flattened shape makes it super supportive and comfortable for poses like saddle and fish pose or for a really restorative child’s pose or swan,” she says.

This bolster is a must for any therapeutic yoga practice or meditation, says Roseann Zaft, CPT, RYT, CHC. It has a soft, 100 percent vegan exterior, and is stuffed with an eco-friendly dense foam that will keep it shape over time. It comes with its own drawstring bag and the company partners with One Tree Planted, so a tree is planted for every product purchased.

This bolster pillow has a dense, handmade interior batting, removable cover, and carrying handle. Plus, it has a pocket on the side where you can stash your phone or other small valuables so they’re close by but not in your way during your practice.

This yoga bolster is filled with buckwheat hulls, which help the cushion conform to your body while still offering support and are easy to refill. The waves stitched onto the cover allow it to double as a decorative pillow.

This bolster has a washable, 100 percent canvas cotton cover and buckwheat filling to help you find calming energy during your yoga poses.

Add some crystal energy into your next yoga session. This bolster pillow has a buckwheat filling with pieces of amethyst and crystal quartz to help relieve stress and healing.

Designed to be used for pranayama (yoga breathing exercises), this bolster is a little smaller and narrower than other bolsters. You can use it to help expand your chest and shoulders for ultimate relaxation.