The Best Knee Pads for Yoga: Why Love My Mat Knee Pillows Are a Game Changer

If you've ever experienced knee discomfort in yoga, you're not alone. Poses like Cat/Cow, Low Lunge, and Camel Pose can put pressure on the knees, making your practice less enjoyable. But the best knee pads for yoga aren’t just pads—they’re pillows. Love My Mat Knee Pillows are designed to cushion and support your knees so you can flow with ease and confidence.

Why Do Knees Get Sore in Yoga?

Knee pain in yoga can happen for a few reasons:

• Direct pressure on the kneecap – Hard floors can make kneeling poses uncomfortable.

• Lack of support for joint alignment – When your pelvis or hips aren’t properly aligned, your knees bear extra strain.

• Previous injuries or sensitivity – Old injuries, arthritis, or surgeries can make yoga poses painful without proper support.

A solution? Flax-filled Knee Pillows that mold to your knees, distributing weight and relieving pressure.

The Best Knee Pads for Yoga Are Actually Knee Pillows

Traditional foam knee pads can be stiff and bulky. Love My Mat Knee Pillows are different. Handmade in Canada, these 6-inch square pillows are filled with biodegradable flax seeds, providing just the right amount of softness to support your knees without disrupting your balance.

Sustainable & Locally Made

What makes these knee pillows even better? They’re ethically and sustainably made in Canada:

• Handcrafted in Hamilton, ON using repurposed and forgotten fabrics.

• Filled with locally sourced flax seeds—no plastic, foam, or synthetic fillers.

• Eco-friendly production reduces waste and lowers emissions.

• Each set is unique, offering a variety of fabrics, colours, and prints.

How to Use Yoga Knee Pads

These versatile props do more than just cushion your knees. Here’s how to integrate them into your practice:

Under Knees for Support & Alignment

• Cat/Cow – Place one pillow under each knee to maintain pelvic alignment.

• Low Lunge – Use pillows under your back knee for comfort and stability.

• Camel Pose – Protect your knees while deepening your backbend.

As Wedges for Proper Alignment

• Supine Twists – Place under your shoulder if it doesn’t touch the ground.

• Child’s Pose – Support your ankles or stack under your waist.

• Downward Dog – Rest under your heels if they don’t reach the mat.

To Prevent Bone-on-Bone Contact

• Between knees or ankles in seated and reclined positions.

• Under elbows or forearms for extra padding in poses like Dolphin Pose.

As Sliders for Strength Training

• Mountain Climbers – Place a knee pillow under each foot and slide your knees to your chest.

• Pike Planks & Bear Crawls – Use knee pillows under your feet for added challenge.

Check out the video below about how to use Knee Pillows.

Where to Buy Yoga Knee Pads

If you're someone who experiences knee pain during yoga, Love My Mat Knee Pillows are the perfect solution. Even if you don’t have knee issues, these cushions provide extra comfort and alignment support in a variety of poses.

Our lightweight and portable design makes them easy to carry to class or use at home. Plus, their durable, upcycled fabrics mean they’ll last for years to come.

Looking for the best knee pads for yoga? Shop our full collection of Knee Pillows today and experience the comfort and support your knees deserve!