Sandbag, weighted sandbag for yoga

Sandbag, a weighted bag with sand for yoga, is a great tool for restorative yoga, Iyengar yoga, Anusara yoga,... The weighted bag activates the relaxation response in the body with its weight, allowing you to sink deeper into the position and find deep relaxation.

Sandbag, weighted sandbag for yoga

• soothing weighted pressure in different positions for restorative yoga, yin yoga, Iyengar yoga, Anusara yoga,… or as weights to increase your strength
• the bag is made of 100% cotton
• helps to deepen stretching and strengthen muscles
• the sandbag has two compartments, which allows for even better weight distribution on the body
• each compartment has an internal sandbag
• there are handles on both sides of the bag, for easier carrying, but you can also hold the bag in your hand and perform dynamic fitness exercises with it
• weight: 4 kg
• dimensions: 40 x 20 cm

How to use sandbags for yoga?

Sandbags are “powerful” yoga accessories. In restorative and yin yoga, sandbags help you feel more supported and grounded. With their weight, hardness, yet gentle, they pleasantly loosen tight muscles, “smooth out” energy, and open the way for emotions to a sense of security. The pressure of the bag relieves physical tension.

Why does the weight of the bag work like this? Think about how you feel in the firm embrace of a loved one. It is usually a comforting, soothing, and pleasant feeling! And what about when we wrap a blanket around a squirming, restless baby? Most of the time, the gentle squeeze of a friendly hug or swaddling has a calming effect, helping us to feel safe and calm. Sandbags work on the same principle. Deep pressure is directly connected to the amygdala, the part of the brain responsible for emotions, survival, memory, and sensory processing. The pressure of a yoga weight bag on the body helps to calm and dissipate feelings of anxiety and sensory overload.

• for extra deep relaxation in Shavasana, place the sandbag on your thighs or upper arms in Shavasana
• when placed on your stomach, the weight of the sand helps you better sense your breath and the muscles involved
• you can place it on your thigh in the seated forward bend of Janushirshasana or in the Virasana position to enhance the stretch
• the yoga sandbag can also be used as a meditation seat