Yoga Blankets Organic Cotton or Wool

Rolled, folded, stacked or draped, a yoga blanket is the quiet workhorse of a prop collection. It gives you exactly the amount of height, weight and softness a pose needs, and it does it without any hardware.

How a blanket is used in practice

Folded, it becomes a lift under the hips in seated poses, a wedge under the shoulders, or padding under the knees. Rolled, it supports the curve of the neck or the backs of the knees. Draped, it is the layer that makes savasana something you look forward to rather than endure.

Organic cotton or wool

Choose organic cotton for a lighter layer and for warmer rooms, and wool when you want more weight and more warmth. Cotton herringbone and chambray blankets are a good everyday choice. Weight matters as much as warmth here: a heavier blanket feels more grounding draped across you, while a lighter one is easier to fold into precise shapes.

Looking after your blanket

Follow the care label for each blanket. Cotton can generally be washed more freely than wool, which is best aired and spot cleaned to keep its loft.

Ideas beyond the mat

For poses to try, read 14 creative uses for your yoga blanket. Blankets sit well alongside yoga bolsters for restorative work and meditation cushions for seated practice, and they fold over a yoga mat for extra padding under the knees in low poses.