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HOW TO USE:

Bolster

Bolsters come in all sizes and shapes. Finding the right-sized bolster for you is important. If you are petite like me, a bolster that is half your body size doesn’t always work. Too much support isn’t helpful, and not enough doesn’t serve the purpose. I recommend you begin with a standard-sized bolster. You can always add folded blankets on top to create more height when needed. The most commonly used bolster is a standard “flat” bolster, measuring 8 x 27 x 32.5 inches and weighing 5 pounds. An oval bolster, measuring 9 x 26 x 34.5 inches, weighs 7 pounds. Choosing the right bolster for each pose and each person depends on the level of support individually needed and how the bolster best supports the trajectory of the pose.

HOW TO USE:

Wall

For vertical support, use a clean, sturdy, and flat wall without glass or a mirror. Besides a chair, a wall is my favorite yoga prop. You can push against, relax into, leverage from, and confront your fears with its support. Everyone has a wall in his or her house, yoga studio, or gym. Do not use a mirrored wall unless that’s all you have, in which case proceed with caution. I don’t recommend flipping up into a handstand on a mirrored wall unless you are certain of its stability and security. When using a chair against a mirrored wall, simply pad the back reinforcement bar of the chair with a blanket to prevent scratching or breaking the mirror. In a pinch, you can use a securely closed door with a flat surface. Also, a corner where two walls meet provides excellent alignment feedback for either side of the body. Try it and notice what you feel.