Yoga Bolsters

Shop Yoga Bolsters at Yoga United

Our collection of bolsters for yoga includes traditional cylindrical styles, flat rectangular bolsters, mini travel bolsters and specialty shapes to suit every type of yoga practice. Whether you’re teaching in a yoga studio, attending a restorative class or simply meditating at home, we have a bolster to support you.

Each Yoga United yoga bolsters is made with care in partnership with Yogamalai in India. These products are hand-stitched using ethically sourced materials and made under fair trade conditions. They’re filled with high-quality cotton or other natural fibres to provide the right balance of firmness and comfort.

We also offer a wide range of Zafus, Zabutons, and props designed for comfort and alignment during longer holds. Whether you’re in need of support for pregnancy yoga, sound healing, seated meditation, or deep restorative poses, our bolsters can help you stay grounded and comfortable throughout.

Benefits of Using a Yoga Bolster

Using a buy yoga bolster in your yoga practice isn’t just about comfort. It helps support your joints, reduce muscle tension, and maintain alignment. For example:

• In restorative yoga, a bolster allows the body to fully relax by reducing the muscular effort needed to hold a pose.
• During a yoga class, it can be used under the knees, back or neck for additional support and comfort.
• For seated meditation, a bolster helps lift the hips above the knees, encouraging better posture and reducing pressure on the lower back.

Yoga bolsters are also helpful in pregnancy yoga, where additional back and hip support is often needed. For people who spend long hours sitting or working at a desk, incorporating a bolster into their daily routine can support better posture and reduce discomfort.

Choosing the Right Yoga Bolster

We stock yoga bolsters for sale in various dimensions and fillings so you can find one that meets your specific needs:

• Standard bolsters – good for full body support in restorative poses or reclining positions.
• Mini bolsters – portable, great for travel or smaller frame users.
• Flat bolsters – helpful for lower back and lumbar support.
• Bolsters with removable covers – easy to clean and maintain.

Choose from a range of bold or calming colours, simple cotton covers or our exclusive hand-embroidered designs.

Why Buy From Yoga United?

At Yoga United, we’ve been making and refining yoga bolster for sale for over two decades. Our team works closely with yoga teachers and students to design props that are functional, durable and supportive. We use sustainable practices and support fair working conditions at every stage of the supply chain.

Our bolsters are:

• Handmade under fair trade conditions
• Long-lasting and machine washable (with removable covers)
• Trusted by studios, teachers and students across the UK

Wholesale Yoga Bolsters

Planning a retreat or need bolsters for a full yoga class? Visit our Wholesale Yoga Bolsters section to buy in larger quantities. It’s a practical choice for yoga teachers, therapists, resellers and studio owners looking for high-quality props at bulk pricing.

Ready to upgrade your practice?
Explore our full range of yoga bolsters and props today, with fast UK delivery and friendly service from a yoga-led team. You can also contact us on 0044 (0) 2083611882 or email us at [email protected]

FAQs

What is a yoga bolster?

 A yoga bolster is a supportive, cushioned prop, often cylindrical or round, designed to help you feel comfortable, stable, and relaxed in a variety of yoga poses. It provides gentle lift, helps align the body, and encourages deep release in both active and restorative practices.

Do I need a yoga bolster?

You don’t need one to practice yoga, but many people find that a bolster increases comfort, reduces strain, and allows them to access poses with more ease. It is especially useful for beginners, people with stiffness or injuries.  Yoga bolsters are an important part of a restorative yoga kit.

How to use bolsters in yoga

Yoga bolsters are versatile props that support your body so you can relax deeply into poses with less strain. You can place a bolster under your back in reclining poses to gently open the chest, under your knees in savasana to ease lower back tension, or sit on one during meditation to improve posture. In restorative yoga, bolsters help reduce muscular effort, allowing you to hold poses longer and release tension safely. They’re also useful during pregnancy yoga or for anyone needing extra joint and spinal support, making your practice more comfortable and accessible.

How to use a yoga bolster for back pain?

You can use a bolster to ease back pain by placing it under your knees in savasana, lying over it on your front to release spinal tension, or reclining over it to gently open the chest and reduce compression in the spine.

What are yoga bolsters used for?

Yoga bolsters are used for support in restorative poses, alignment in seated postures, easing back tension, opening the chest, supporting pregnancy practice, and providing comfort and grounding in relaxation and meditation.

Do yoga bolsters come in different sizes?

Yes, at Yoga United we offer large, medium and small yoga bolsters (aka mini yoga bolsters) so you can find the perfect yoga bolster for your body size.  Large bolsters are ideal for supporting your spine and knees when you are lying on your back or front. If your hips and knees are tight, sitting on a large bolster can help you feel more supported when sitting for meditation.   Medium or small bolsters are great for supporting under your knees when in seated positions.  Our mini bolsters can be perfect for children’ s yoga.

How to clean my yoga bolster?

Our yoga bolsters have 100% cotton covers that can be removed and washed.  With the bolster inner, like a pillow, you can air it, put it out in the sun or dry clean it.  If you need to update the colour of your bolster or refresh your colour scheme, we also offer yoga bolster covers to buy separately.

Are yoga bolsters easy to carry?

This can vary depending on whether the bolster has a handle and on the filling used.  Bolsters filled with buckwheat or spelt are very firm and relatively heavy.  Rayon filled bolsters are lighter, and still provide good support, they have more give in them than buckwheat bolsters. At Yoga United, all our bolsters have carrying handles and are filled with rayon.  We think this is the ideal combination meaning our bolsters are easily portable with a good level of support.

What is the best filling for a yoga bolster?

The best filling depends on your needs, but high-quality cotton or natural fibres offer an excellent balance of firmness and comfort. Cotton yoga bolsters are supportive yet slightly soft, making them ideal for restorative yoga and relaxation. Firmer fillings like buckwheat provide more structure but can feel heavier. Lighter fillings, such as rayon, are easier to carry while still offering good support. Many practitioners prefer natural, ethically sourced materials for durability, breathability, and long-term comfort.