Props

Sandbags

A Literal Heavyweight

Yoga sandbags offer a blend of grounding, support & relaxation. Just as their name suggests, they are small fabric bags filled with sand, typically weighing 10lbs each. These weighted props can be placed on various parts of the body to provide gentle pressure, promoting a sense of stability and calm. They are especially useful in restorative & yin yoga.

Sandbags can:

  • Enhance Stretching: By adding weight, sandbags gently encourage muscles to release and lengthen.
  • Promote Relaxation: The grounding effect helps soothe the nervous system & deepen relaxation during restorative poses.
  • Improve Alignment: They provide tactile feedback to refine your posture & balance.

Pro Tip: You’ll want to have two, as the most common placement is weighting the arms or legs

Sandbag substitute: rice-filled hot packs

My Top Pick: Hugger Mugger

Hugger Mugger makes great, reliable yoga props & they are reasonably priced. This sandbag cover is soft, durable & the only cover I’ve seen come in a variety of colors! Another cool thing is that is comes unfilled, with the capacity for ~10lbs of sand, so if you wanted it to be lighter, you can! Click the link to read more. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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