Meet our founder

Hi everyone!

I’m Lochana, the founder and inventor of The Yoga Pillow. I’m excited to share a bit about my journey and the inspiration behind creating a unique yoga prop that truly stands apart. Like many yoga and meditation practitioners, I’ve experienced how hard it can be to stay fully present in yoga or meditation when pain and discomfort pulls your attention away.

Growing up in a Buddhist environment, I was introduced to meditation from a young age. However, it wasn’t until I began my yoga practice in my early 20s that I truly grasped the profound benefits of both movement and mindfulness. After a couple years of practicing, I joined a meditation retreat where I had a memorable experience that inspired continuing my journey. One afternoon, I was wandering through the retreat center when I spotted a pink butterfly. For nearly half an hour, I followed this delicate creature, lost in its beauty and grace. That simple moment was my introduction to the power of mindfulness and presence—and it’s something I want everyone to experience for themselves.

As I continued my yoga journey over the years, I decided to pursue my certification to teach yoga. During my training, I was exposed to various meditation styles and in our sessions instructors would suggest using yoga blocks or bolsters to sit on during meditation. Initially, I opted for the blocks, but after a while, I began to feel pain and discomfort in my thighs and hips during prolonged sitting. That's when I shifted to using a yoga bolster. Then one day, following a meditation session I noticed a fellow student placing a bolster on a yoga block, and a spark of inspiration ignited within me. Could it be that I had just envisioned a new kind of yoga prop? What if your yoga bolster could be small enough to travel with you and securely fit on any standard yoga block? Initially skeptical, I quickly did some research to see if anything like it already existed. When I found nothing that matched my vision, I realized I had the opportunity to create something truly unique. After developing the first prototype (that grey blob in the picture😅) and started using it, I knew I created a prop that would enhance the practice for others as much as it had for me.

Now, after years of development, The Yoga Pillow is here—a patent-pending cushion designed to bring ease, support, and focus to your practice, no matter where you are. With over two decades of meditation experience and my background as a yoga teacher, I wanted to create a product that supports you in staying comfortable and present.

Imagine being able to sink deeper into your meditation or yoga practice, free from pain and fully engage in the present moment. This is the experience The Yoga Pillow offers, and I’m thrilled to be able to share it with you. We’re dedicated to making each pillow with care and offer a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can try it risk-free.

So, if you’re ready to take your practice to the next level and experience the difference for yourself, I’d love for you to try The Yoga Pillow. Thank you for joining me on this journey—let’s make mindfulness more comfortable, together. ❤️🙏🏽

With love and gratitude,

Lochana