Bolster Bohemian No. 2

Yoga aids - the Yoga Bolster Bohemian No. 2

In addition to the belt and block, there is also our Yoga Bolster Bohemian No.2 as a yoga aid. Excellent for Yin Yoga or also for backbends, staying longer in a pose or for Savasana.

And even if you do not practice yoga, our Bolster Bohemian No.2 finds use. On the one hand for meditating or for comfortable fletching at home in front of the TV. On the other hand, the Bolster Bohemian No.2 is also suitable for at night, when you usually clamp your blanket between your legs or hug something. Also during pregnancy, the bolster can prove to be extremely supportive when sitting and lying down.

The term bohemian:

Bohemian can be used to describe artistic people who live unconventionally.
Often this referred to a subculture of intellectual fringe groups with predominantly literary, visual arts, and musical activity or ambition that set itself apart from bourgeois attitudes and behaviors."

"I'm a bohemian. I have no roots."

The term finds its origin in French in the 17th century in France. Here, the term describes "a young artist or intellectual considered to be suffering from hardship, but idealistic and contemptuous of material things." In 1840, Balzac's novella Un prince de la bohème was published. Initially quite unsuccessful, but in 1849 as a stage play, it first gained wider attention under the title La Vie de bohême. Finally, the opera "La Bohême" by Giacomo Puccini led to worldwide fame. In the 1960s, the term became established in German as a designation for "unbourgeois groups of artists and authors". Finally, in 1995, the term "Digital Bohemian" spread, pioneered by a duo of artists. They gained attention with a public multimedia lab and are considered pioneers of digital art. In 2006, the books "Wir nennen es Arbeit: Die digitale Boheme" and "Intelligentes Leben jenseits der Festanstellung" were published. Moreover, Berlin was home to a group of freelance media professionals who "used the new communication channels to expand their individual scope for action." The predominant artistic-creative activities of the Digital Bohemians were: writing texts, creating concepts, graphic design, design and programming. This division has been expanded over time to include other cultural professions."

But let's come back now, to our Bolster Bohemian No.2.....

The filling of the Yoga Bolster Bohemian No.2:

Yoga bolsters are usually filled with spelt husk, buckwheat, cotton or kapok. Kapok is a white-gray - yellowish material. It is derived from the fibers of the kapok tree and is water repellent, but less form stable. That is why we have chosen organic buckwheat for the filling. Likewise, the cotton is organic.

Advantages of buckwheat in the Yoga Bolster Bohemian No.2:

Originally, buckwheat comes from northern India and central Asia. Buckwheat hulls have a high content of minerals and silicic acid. This is supposed to alleviate complaints such as joint and back pain. In addition, also menstrual cramps or rheumatism. In addition, buckwheat is also said to promote blood circulation and thus be particularly beneficial in venous diseases and circulatory disorders.
Buckwheat, unlike polyester or even spelt, is firmer, harder and rustles less. It is also more stable in shape and particularly permeable to air. In addition, it is particularly suitable for asthmatics and those with a house dust allergy. Thus, buckwheat is also safe during pregnancy. Other advantages of buckwheat are that it is breathable, cools in summer and warms in winter. In addition, it protects against excessive sweating. It regulates humidity. It also protects against dust mites. Only in case of gluten allergy we do not recommend buckwheat filling.

Care of your Yoga Bolster:

Our bolsters are all quite lushly filled. So are our meditation cushions. Both have an inner cushion. Thus, you can remove the outer cover and wash in cold water or up to max. 30 C. Please do not wash the inner pillow with the buckwheat filling. Finally, a small note: If necessary, you can always adjust the amount of filling and thus the hardness of your bolster. It is recommended that you refill your bolster with the buckwheat filling every 2 years or better yet completely refill it.