Cuddly, comfortable and warm - your yoga blanket
When it comes to yoga practice, you might first think of asanas on your yoga mat, and you're more likely to sweat than get cold. But then there are also the quiet elements like final relaxation, meditation or breathing exercises - and you quickly cool down and suddenly long for some cozy, warm protection. There are many moments in yoga practice when you can really use a warm and cozy blanket:
Your yoga blanket in Shavasana
The final relaxation is part of almost all yoga classes because it gives you the opportunity to calm your body and to feel deeply what you have experienced during the yoga session, to appreciate it and to integrate it before you return to the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Shavasana is usually chosen as the position for this beneficial and important relaxation phase. To avoid freezing during the relaxation (which can easily happen if you have been sweating beforehand), it is advisable to have a yoga blanket to hand to protect you from getting cold. This way you will stay warm and can fully enjoy the final relaxation.
Your yoga blanket in meditation
A yoga blanket can also be of great use when meditating. Even if you sit in a position for a long time - perhaps early in the morning, in a slightly cooler room or outside in nature - your body can easily get cold. You may be so engrossed that you don't even notice it at first and only start to feel cold after meditation. It's a good idea to be prepared and wrap yourself in a meditation shawl or a protective yoga blanket. If you get too warm after a while, you can simply take the blanket off - this will disturb your meditation less than taking off a jacket or sweater in the middle of it.
And your yoga blanket for Pranayama
The same applies to pranayama sessions: If you are not practicing warming breathing techniques, it is often a good idea to wrap yourself in a warming yoga blanket.
By the way: Sometimes the yoga blanket also helps in asana practice...
Sometimes, in asana practice, you don't just use yoga blocks, yoga straps or bolsters, but also blankets to create a raised surface (e.g. under the head or under the buttocks). Depending on how often you fold the blanket, you can easily achieve the height you need. Here, too, it always proves to be very practical and useful to have a yoga blanket ready next to the mat. Yoga blankets are really versatile and can even be used in asanas!
Apart from that, your yoga blanket also feels at home on the sofa and is therefore a universal cuddly accessory!
At YOGISTAR you will find your favorite yoga blanket
At YOGISTAR you will find a very nice selection of yoga blankets. Since blankets are useful in many areas of yoga practice, they are part of our wide range of yoga accessories.
Which type of yoga blanket you prefer depends entirely on your personal taste. With us you can choose between the "yogiblanket harmony" yoga blanket made of cuddly soft viscose, a high-quality model in classic natural white, as well as a simple fleece blanket (yogiblanket casual) and various yoga blankets made of GOTS-certified cotton with a special design (more on that below). All blankets feel wonderful on the skin. They keep you warm without being "sweaty".
You can of course find out more about all of our yoga blankets in the product descriptions. Here is some brief information about the cotton yoga blankets with special colors and designs.
Your very special yoga blanket
As mentioned, our cotton blanket collection is GOTS-certified and includes yoga blankets with prints that will make many hearts beat faster.
The "Festival of Colours" model is a yoga blanket that is printed all over with a harmonious rainbow colour scheme - simply beautiful!
The "Chakra" cotton blanket is specially designed in the chakra colors, and the "Flower of Life" yoga blanket is printed with the popular and meaningful symbol. In addition to these very special patterns, this great collection also includes the "Paisley" yoga blanket, which is an absolute eye-catcher.
Get your yoga blanket!
A yoga blanket should not be missing from your yoga sessions and is definitely a worthwhile purchase to round off your yoga equipment. Freezing in Shavasana, when reciting mantras, etc. will then be a thing of the past and it will simply be so much more comfortable!
Since yoga blankets are completely independent of the preferred yoga style, they are also an excellent high-quality and heartwarming gift for yoginis and yogis that is always a hit.
...And here again in brief:
FAQ about the yoga blanket:
What is a yoga blanket used for?
A yoga blanket can be used in yoga practice whenever you want to protect yourself from getting cold or freezing: This is especially the case during the final relaxation (usually Shavasana), when meditating and when practicing Pranayama. It can also be folded up and used as an aid when a raised surface or padding is needed in the asanas - for example, under the head or legs in supine positions or under the head in sitting positions.
What features should a yoga blanket have?
A yoga blanket should be warm, but also light and comfortable. Breathable materials are therefore particularly suitable for yoga blankets. The yoga blanket should also be large enough so that you can cover yourself completely with it or wrap yourself in it.
