Globe Artichoke Yoga props: bolsters & eye pillows
Since everyone asks where I get my stunning yoga bolsters and eye pillows from…
Aotearoa owned and made in Paekakariki. Bolsters - these are stuffed with natural NZ wool - ask for some of the stuffing to be taken out (and sent to you in a bag with the bolster) so you can choose your own softness. A yoga bolster or bolsters can become your new best friends. Set it on a yoga mat somewhere quiet with a snuggly blanket or two. Always have it out so it beckons you to calm. Even if you walk past it with wistful longing - you’ll still be reminding yourself to come home to the calmer you. Eye pillow - silk cover, filled with South Island organic lavender and organic flaxseed. The regular size is enough.
The right yoga props, used well, support the body to let go. Switch from fight or flight to the relaxation response by sending signals to your brain that all is well. Relax the body to the relax the mind.
These are magic when used with MindRest (Yoga Nidra) The little bit of weight, and the absence of light, helps with pratyahara - withdrawal of the senses - so we can drop into more being, less thinking.
Or if you’re on a tight budget, K Mart has these ones. These are awesome for supported bridge, and putting under your knees in shavasana. You can always look out for rectangular shaped cushions at op shops too. But really, investing in an awesome bolster that you love the look of and feel awesome on will help you practice. Think of it has your little bundle of calm. Have it visible. Love it.