At My Vinyasa Practice, we’re always listening—to our community, to the body’s wisdom, and to the subtle cues that guide a more intentional, supported practice. That’s why Michelle Young, our founder and lead teacher, is thrilled to introduce a new tool designed specifically to enhance your breath work, yin, and restorative practice: the Hunger Monger Pranayama Bolster.
This isn’t just another prop. It’s a thoughtfully crafted support system for deeper embodiment, alignment, and ease.
Thoughtfully Designed for Pranayama and Beyond
The bolster features a low profile with intentional padding—firm enough to provide structure, yet soft enough to support longer holds. Its narrow shape allows for comfortable seated alignment, especially in Sukhasana (Easy Seat), where lifting the pelvis helps the thigh bones descend and encourages a more spacious, neutral spine.
Michelle emphasizes the importance of axial extension—the lengthening of the spine while maintaining its natural curves—in any pranayama practice. The bolster creates that stable foundation, giving your breath space to move freely from the base of the pelvis to the crown of the head.
Versatility That Meets You Where You Are
This bolster isn’t limited to breathwork. Michelle walks us through a variety of uses that make it an essential tool across yin, restorative, and even gentle vinyasa practices:
💨 Pranayama Practice
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Place under the sit bones in seated postures to support the pelvis and elongate the spine.
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Promotes proper spinal stacking with all three natural curves.
🧘 Yin & Restorative Backbends
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Lie back with shoulder blades resting on the bolster, feet wide, and knees bent to gently open the chest and thoracic spine.
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A nourishing heart opener that invites deep rest and expansion.
🌙 Savasana with Spinal Support
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Position the bolster vertically along the spine, supporting the back and neck.
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Add Baddha Konasana legs (soles together, knees open) for a deeply grounding experience.
🪷 Half Pigeon & Hip Openers
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Use under the front hip in half pigeon to protect the sacrum and encourage equanimity.
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Provides sustainable support for longer, more relaxed holds.
🧍♀️ Seated Forward Folds like Janu Sirsasana
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Place the bolster on the extended leg to make forward folding more accessible and comfortable.
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Encourages relaxation without compromising alignment.
🧎 Lizard, Child’s Pose & Prone Poses
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Rest the forehead or torso on the bolster in prone positions.
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A gentle, grounding assist for moments of stillness or surrender.
Why You’ll Love It
Whether you’re guiding students through pranayama, settling into stillness during yin, or unwinding in savasana, this bolster brings structure without rigidity. It’s adaptable, supportive, and designed for comfort, making it a beautiful addition to both home studios and group class settings.
💛 Michelle’s Perspective:
“This bolster helps us honor the architecture of the spine, especially during breath work. It invites softness without collapse and support without forcing. It’s become a go-to prop in my personal and professional practice.”
Available Now
You can find the Hunger Monger Pranayama Bolster in our online shop and in-studio. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or a student cultivating consistency in your home practice, this bolster meets you right where you are.
Experience the difference a well-designed prop can make.
Shop now and deepen your practice from the ground up.