{"title":"Acroyoga Pillows","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eacroyoga pillow\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called a base pillow or acro wedge) lifts your hips in L-basing, takes the strain off your lower back and makes pops, whips and washing machines easier. Our \u003cstrong\u003eBASE UP\u003c\/strong\u003e acroyoga pillows were developed with physiotherapists and acrobats, use upcycled foam, a washable cotton cover with anti-slip dots and a five-times stitched strap with metal buckle. Choose the \u003cstrong\u003eBASE UP Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e for maximum support and dynamic acro, or the lighter \u003cstrong\u003eBASE UP Lite\u003c\/strong\u003e that fits in your backpack for jams, festivals and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead more: how to choose the right acroyoga pillow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy bases use an acroyoga pillow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn L-basing you lie on your back with your legs up while your flyer's weight presses down through your feet. With tight hamstrings your pelvis tilts backwards and your lower back rounds under that load, session after session. A firm wedge under your hips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ekeeps your lower back in a more neutral position and reduces pressure on the lumbar spine,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emakes it easier to straighten your legs, even if you are not very flexible,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egives you a better angle and more power for pops, whips and washing machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBASE UP Pro vs. BASE UP Lite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acroyoga-wedge-pillow-base-up-pro\"\u003eBASE UP Pro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acroyoga-wedge-pillow-base-up-lite\"\u003eBASE UP Lite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular training, dynamic acro, tight hamstrings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, travel, festivals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarry strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits in a standard backpack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm upcycled core, soft top layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm upcycled core, soft top layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWashable cotton, anti-slip dots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWashable cotton, anti-slip dots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStitched five times, metal buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStitched five times, metal buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose the right acroyoga pillow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 8 cm is a good travel size, around 11 cm gives the most support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmness:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft cushions and folded blankets collapse under a flyer. You want a firm core with a softer top layer for your sacroiliac joint and spine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e an anti-slip underside keeps the pillow in place during dynamic skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e a strong strap lets you carry the pillow and keeps it close to your body while basing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: if you train regularly and only want to buy one pillow, take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/acroyoga-wedge-pillow-base-up-pro\"\u003eBASE UP Pro\u003c\/a\u003e. If you are new to acro or travel a lot, take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/acroyoga-wedge-pillow-base-up-lite\"\u003eBASE UP Lite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAcroyoga pillow FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an acroyoga pillow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA firm foam wedge that the base lies on during L-basing. It raises the hips so the lower back stays in a healthier position under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I really need an acroyoga pillow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for every session. If you base a lot or have tight hamstrings, a pillow protects your lower back and makes many skills easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a yoga block or a folded blanket instead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a quick try, yes. For regular training they are too soft or too unstable: blankets compress, and blocks can slip or press into your spine under a flyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow high should an acroyoga pillow be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 8 cm for travel, around 11 cm for maximum support. If in doubt, choose the higher one for training at home and the lower one for festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs an acroyoga pillow suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Beginners often benefit the most, because the raised hips make up for limited flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it for icarian games and foot juggling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The BASE UP Pro is wide and stable enough for icarian, pops and whips. Many bases also use it for longer static sequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to see how BASE UP compares to other acroyoga pillows on the market? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/comparisons\/best-acro-yoga-pillows-in-2026-which-one-should-you-buy\"\u003eacroyoga pillow comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acroyoga-wedge-pillow-base-up-pro","title":"Acroyoga Pillow BASE UP Pro: Wedge for L-Basing \u0026 Back Protection","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBASE UP Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe acroyoga wedge pillow that consciously protects your back\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BASE UP Pro is an acroyoga wedge pillow developed together with physiotherapists and experienced acrobats to protect your lower back and improve your technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you need a wedge pillow at all\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you practice the L-basing technique a lot in acroyoga, the strong flexion in your lumbar spine can damage the vertebral joints. 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The \u003cstrong\u003efirmer foam\u003c\/strong\u003e core provides a stable base, while the \u003cstrong\u003esoft top layer\u003c\/strong\u003e protects your sacroiliac joint and spine – a design developed by physiotherapists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure, unbreakable buckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e We use a sturdy \u003cstrong\u003emetal buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e, because plastic buckles break easily when you accidentally step on them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndestructible strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wider strap is \u003cstrong\u003estitched five times\u003c\/strong\u003e and additionally secured with a \u003cstrong\u003ecross seam\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it won't tear even in the most demanding pops and whips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The underside of the washable cotton cover has \u003cstrong\u003eanti-slip rubber dots\u003c\/strong\u003e that keep the pillow firmly in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability:\u003c\/strong\u003e We mainly use \u003cstrong\u003erecycled foam offcuts\u003c\/strong\u003e from industry. 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