Crystal Cove Pranayama Yoga Pillow, Buckwheat Fill Restorative Breathing Pillow, Made in California

I loved this bolster so much that I bought a whole set. They weren’t available on Amazon so I bought them directly from Brentwood Homes. These cushions are like my iPhone, designed with artistry in mind, but extremely functional. I have struggled for years to meditate. Years. Usually my back would hurt or my ankles. And since the protests, 181K dead Americans, I just can’t bear it any more. I burst into tears. And I can’t sleep. I need to meditate. Since I’m stuck at home, I decided to give this small cushion a try. I could send it back. No worries. But what arrived was so beautiful, so well made (Made in USA, California) that, like my Macs, I look forward to using these cushions. I bought a whole set: zafu, two bolsters, and a zabuton. I had looked for other cushions on Amazon before trying this one, even others Made in USA, but they didn’t compare. These cushions are more expensive, but worth it. They’re comfortable. My back and ankles don’t hurt thanks for the zafu and zabuton cushions that I also bought. And they just look great on my floor. I just love the design and the handles on the cushions. It’s extremely well made and they have an inner liner, which a competitor did not have. And I use the zafu on my work bench to help my posture. Yes, they’re more expensive, but like my iPhone, I get so much more than my monies’ worth. And yes, it’s also very important to me to support American businesses in the Age of COVID-19.

If you have the money to burn, and you like to invest in quality yoga/meditation products, this is really a lovely pranayama pillow to add to your collection. I do a lot of restorative yoga to relax my body and mind after a hard work day, and this is a great addition to my routine. I'm a big fan of the lovely quilted pattern, and I have the bolster and meditation cushion as well, so it's a perfect finish to my collection. If you're on a budget, this might not be the right piece for you - but if you have a few extra dollars to throw around, I really think it's a beautiful and well-constructed investment piece.

It is perfect!

Wow! First off, fast shipping! I got this within 2 days of ordering!! Usually for me, it takes a good week or 2, including the packing time. Second, the quilting pattern on the exterior shell is lovely. Reminds me of feathers. Coloring is a light heathered grey that goes well with my furniture. Fabric is in the middle ground of soft and rough. A sturdy zipper runs along the long edge of the pillow for easier on and off when washing. Within the exterior fabric shell is another fabric shell that holds the buckwheat. The inner shell is similar to a linen weave and with a natural white/cream coloring. There is a small zipper along one end of the pillow for the buckwheat fill. The comfort is good as is-for me anyways. It’s isn’t like a regular pillow that you’d sink your head into, but rather a supportive pillow with mild conforming to the area it’s against. If you’ve ever rolled up several towels into a similar shape as this (or have a bolster), you’d get an idea of the firmer feel. The other thing to consider is the buckwheat fill, as the interior shell is filled fully. You can take out more buckwheat if you want it to be less firm and conform better. As others have noted with the buckwheat fill, there is some mild noise when adjusting on this pillow. I plan to experiment with the buckwheat fill amount to best serve my sleeping and relaxing purposes: belly support for pregnancy, cushioning for between my knees or under my knees, and back of neck support. I will update on quality as time goes on to see how the outer and inner shell hold up. Overall, I am happy with my purchase and would recommend!

This bolster has soft but tough fibers that make it comfortable and durable. The filling is also the perfect amount of structure and squish. I use it to lay on for meditation and also while I sleep to align my hips. Love it!