Blankets

Yoga blankets are incredibly versatile yoga accessory. Yoga blankets can be rolled up and used as a bolster to support your back, neck or legs. They can also be used to pad the yoga mat under your knees when you are doing a pose that you must hold for a long period of time. Yoga blankets support you when you are reclining in meditation pose.

You can find a yoga blanket in several shapes, sizes and colors, and they are made from many different materials such as wool, which absorbs moisture without feeling wet to the touch. Cotton yoga blankets are soft, but a bit heavy and they tend to get heavy and soggy when they get wet. They are made from chemical free cotton and they come in regular and extra large sizes. Heavy cotton yoga blankets provide good support during corpse or relaxation pose. Other materials for yoga blankets include synthetic fibers such as polyesters and acrylics. All of these are easy to wash and keep clean.

If you are laying in meditation pose and you feel a chill in the room from the fans or the air conditioning you can cover yourself with your yoga blanket and take away the chill.

Reversible yoga blankets have a different pattern on each side. Mexican yoga blankets are popular these days. They are bright and colorful and small enough to fold up and put in your yoga bag.

During Bikram or Hot yoga sessions, a blanket laid across the mat with provide not only cushioned support, but it will also absorb perspiration and keep the surface that you are working on from having pools of sweat that can cause you to slip and lose your grip during poses.

Devotees of Iyengar yoga might find yoga blankets especially useful because poses are held for extended periods of time. Holding a pose where you must be on all fours for an extended period of time will be made much more manageable with a nice soft blanket under your knees.

Deluxe wool yoga blankets are made from brushed wool that is both thick and soft. These blankets provide a stable yet yielding surface on which to do a shoulder stand, or to sit or lay on during pranayama practice.

So, a yoga blanket should be a welcomed addition to your collection of yoga props and accessories. Yoga blankets are versatile in all of their uses, and they add comfort and warmth an stability when needed.