How to Store Yoga Blocks, Bolsters and Cushions at Home

By Premium Yoga Props Shop Online | Published: 2026-10-15

Category: Tips & Care

A practical, ordered system for storing yoga blocks, bolsters and meditation cushions so they stay dry, hold their shape and stay ready for your next practice.

Quick answer

Store yoga blocks, bolsters and cushions on open shelves or in breathable cotton bags, never in sealed plastic bins, and keep them off cold floors and away from damp exterior walls. Stack blocks no more than three high, stand bolsters on their end or lay them flat without weight on top, and let every prop air out for at least an hour after a sweaty session before it goes back.

Pick a spot with airflow, not just floor space

The most common storage mistake is treating props like sports equipment and sealing them in a plastic tote under the bed. Foam blocks, cotton bolsters and buckwheat cushions all absorb moisture from sweat and from the room itself. A closed bin traps that moisture against the surface, which is how foam starts to smell and fabric covers develop mildew spots. Choose a shelf, an open cubby, a wire basket or a breathable cotton drawstring bag instead, and leave a few inches between items so air can move around each one. A closet works if the door stays open part of the day; a sealed storage ottoman does not.

Match the storage method to the prop material

Different props fail in different ways, so one storage rule will not cover all of them. Foam and cork blocks mostly need to avoid heat and prolonged compression. Cotton or linen bolster covers need airflow so they do not hold dampness. Buckwheat and husk meditation cushions need to stay dry because the filling can clump and grow musty if it gets wet. If you own a mixed set, such as The Practice Anywhere Set, which combines gloves, socks, a belt, blocks and an aromatherapy kit, store the fabric pieces separately from the blocks so the oils and fabric do not sit against foam for weeks.

Keep props off the floor and away from damp walls

Cold concrete floors and exterior walls pull moisture into whatever rests against them. A bolster left on a basement floor over a humid month can feel clammy even if it never got wet during practice. Raise props on a low wooden shelf, a slatted rack or even a pair of spare blocks. In small apartments, the top shelf of a wardrobe or the space above a door frame works well because warm air rises and keeps the area drier. Avoid storing props directly against a wall that shows condensation in winter.

Handle post-practice props before they go back

Props that were used in a hot or sweaty class should never go straight into storage. Wipe hard surfaces such as blocks with a barely damp cloth and dry them immediately. Let towels, straps, gloves and socks hang or drape until they are fully dry, because a rolled-up damp towel will transfer moisture to anything stored beside it. The Push Further Set includes a yoga towel alongside cuffs and blocks, so build the habit of hanging the towel first and returning the blocks only once everything is dry.

Seven storage steps to follow in order

Clear and dry the storage spot: Wipe the shelf or basket, check for damp patches and let the area air out for a few hours before placing anything there. Checkpoint: the surface should feel dry and cool, not cold and clammy.
Air out every prop after practice: Lay blocks on their side, drape towels and straps over a chair and stand bolsters upright so air reaches all surfaces for at least an hour. Mistake to avoid: putting a warm prop straight into a closed bag.
Sort props by material: Group foam and cork blocks together, fabric items together and filled cushions separately so each group gets the right airflow. Checkpoint: no fabric item is pressed directly against a foam block for long periods.
Stack blocks no more than three high: Heavier blocks belong at the bottom, and the stack should sit flat rather than leaning against a wall. Mistake to avoid: tall stacks that warp the bottom block over months.
Store bolsters upright or flat with nothing on top: Standing a bolster on its end saves floor space; laying it flat is fine as long as you do not pile cushions or bags on it. Checkpoint: the bolster holds its round shape when you press the middle.
Keep meditation cushions dry and loosely covered: A breathable cotton cover or open shelf is enough; avoid plastic bags, which trap humidity around buckwheat or husk filling. Mistake to avoid: storing a filled cushion in a damp basement corner.
Do a monthly five-minute check: Smell each prop, feel for dampness and reshape anything that has flattened, then rotate stacks so the same block is not always on the bottom. Next step: replace or wash any cover that stays musty after airing.

Product facts that affect storage

The Practice Anywhere Set - Yoga Gloves, Yoga Socks, Belt, Blocks & Aromatherapy Kit: The Practice Anywhere Set combines yoga gloves, yoga socks, a belt, blocks and an aromatherapy kit in one bundle. Because the set mixes fabric, foam and an oil-based kit, store the aromatherapy piece away from the blocks and give the gloves and socks airflow so they dry fully between sessions.
The Push Further Set - Yoga Towel, Weighted Cuffs, Blocks: The Push Further Set contains a yoga towel, Kosha cuffs and yoga blocks. The towel is the item most likely to hold sweat, so hang it to dry before stacking the blocks and cuffs back on the shelf.