Maxine Sandbag - 10lb
Get a 10lb sandbag for weighted pressure and resistance in yoga poses - use it on your lower back or bum for increased intensity. Two sandbags are better than one - try them on your thighs or hands for extra grounding and relaxation.
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What are yoga sandbags used for?
Yoga sandbags are a versatile prop designed to add gentle weight and grounding to your practice. By applying light pressure, sandbags encourage your body to release tension, sink deeper into stretches, and activate the parasympathetic nervous system—the “rest and digest” mode. Whether you’re practicing restorative yoga, building strength, or working on alignment, a sandbag can help you feel more supported and at ease.
At Love My Mat, our yoga sandbags are handmade from upcycled fabrics, filled with clean, dry sand, and designed to last. They’re not only eco-friendly but also incredibly functional—making them a must-have for yogis who value sustainability and comfort.
Sandbag Specifications
- 8" wide x 14" long (20 cm x 35 cm)
- Handle 4" long x 1.5" wide (15 cm x 4 cm)
- Pre-filled with 10 lbs of clean sand (4.5 kg)
- Inner liner made with durable ripstop fabric to prevent leakage
Sandbags Features
- Unique covers made with repurposed & forgotten fabrics
- Removable, machine washable cover
- Sturdy carry handle
- Durable fabric for a long life
- Pre-filled to prevent messes
- Entirely handmade by women in Ontario, Canada
Care Instructions
Machine wash cover in cold and hang to dry.
Do not let inner pillow get wet. If it does - lay it out to dry in the sun or another dry environment until it fully dries.
5 Ways to Use a Yoga Sandbag in Your Practice
1. Grounding in Savasana
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How to do it: Place the sandbag across your thighs, hips, or chest while lying flat on your back.
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Benefit: The added weight provides a sense of security and deep relaxation, helping to quiet a busy mind.
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2. Shoulder Release in Supported Child’s Pose
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How to do it: From Child’s Pose, place the sandbag gently across the upper back or just below the shoulders.
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Benefit: Encourages the shoulder blades to melt toward the floor, creating more openness in the upper back.
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3. Deepening Hip Openers
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How to do it: In Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle Pose), place the sandbag on your inner thighs. It's helpful to have two sandbags for this.
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Benefit: Helps your hips release more fully into the pose, easing tightness in the groin and inner legs.
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4. Building Strength in Standing Poses
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How to do it: Hold the sandbag in your hands during Warrior II or place it across your thighs in Chair Pose.
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Benefit: Adds resistance to strengthen your muscles and improve stability.
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5. Lengthening the Spine in Forward Folds
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How to do it: While seated in a forward fold, drape the sandbag across your lower back.
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Benefit: Gently guides your torso deeper, enhancing stretch in the hamstrings while keeping the spine long.
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Customer Reviews
Great purchase. I’m very satisfied with the quality of sewing.
I love the beauty and quality of the products. The sand bags really helped emphasize grounding in my classes over thighs and feet for wheelchair yoga and across the pelvis for savasana. Also love supporting Canadian ❤️🇨🇦
Love it! Beautiful design and well made as always.
Absolutely everything from Love My Mat is such good quality and so well made. You’ll never be disappointed with any product you purchase from here!
It's wonderful, we use it often for grounding in our therapy sessions!
Love the sand bags from Love My Mat. Quality, beautiful material! 10 out of 5 stars from this Studio:)
Thanks so very much! We're so happy to hear that you love our sandbags and hope you love them for many years to come!
My new 10 lb sandbag provides that chefs’ kiss feeling to some of my restorative shapes when my body needs a deeper sense of groundedness.
I love these. Use them for restorative practice and to help with grounding when anxious
Such quality products - I use these to support so many restorative poses and even for breathwork!
Love your products. High quality and very well made. my latest purchase is the 10 pound sand bag... not only do I use it as a theraputic experience but as a weight lift for my arms.
Thank you!
