Neck Pillows
Cushion your neck in comfort
Yoga neck pillows are used to support your neck, to soothe neck pain, as well as to serve as added cushioning for your cervical spine during yoga practice. The most popular neck pillows look very similar to travel pillows. They’re easy to drape over your shoulders and around your neck. The microwavable soft neck pillows are filled with herbs, rice or flax seeds that can ease away tension, pain and stiffness.
Some yoga pillows contain natural essential herbs - such as lavender, peppermint, cinnamon, clove, black pepper or mamaki leaves. These scents have therapeutic benefits to refresh and relax your body, mind and spirit. For the best results, you need to heat up your neck pillow in the microwave or cool it in the fridge for a few minutes before using it. The penetrating moist heat or ice cold can help relax neck and shoulder problems within 45-minutes.
Another common shape for neck pillows is a cylindrical shape similar to bolsters. In order to provide nurturing support to the back of your neck, this neck pillow is filled with buckwheat hull that can mold to the shape of your neck and conform into the crescent shape between your head and neck area. A removable silk cover offers a touch of gentle elegance and offers a cool sensation that can lull you into relaxation after yoga workouts. The cover of your pillow should be hand washed with mild soap and hung to dry. Never place your neck pillow cover in the dryer, especially if it’s a silk cover, as it will shrink.
A combination of the essential herb and cylindrical buckwheat pillow is also available on the market and on various yoga and naturopathic websites. The price of any of these yoga neck pillows starts at $35 and upwards online.
