Support for yoga with greater comfort, ease and alignment
Life asks a great deal of the body. Yoga can too but it is not about pushing through pain or forcing shape. Even when effort is required, the body still needs space to breathe, respond and find balance from within.
With its curved shape and supportive wedge, the Buttafly offers simple, versatile support for the pelvis, joints and limbs across many different aspects of practice.
Whether you're preparing for movement, exploring restorative practice, or seeking more comfort in longer-held poses, the Buttafly offers many possibilities to support you throughout your yoga practice.
Why use the Buttafly in yoga?
- Gentle, firm support that does not compress during practice
- Ergonomic design that avoids hard edges digging into the back of your thighs in sitting
- Versatile support for the pelvis, joints and limbs in a wide range of postures
- Helpful in restorative yoga, yin yoga and longer-held poses
- Supports careful positioning and rotational adjustments where pain, stiffness or reduced range of movement need attention
Whether you are seeking greater accessibility, more comfort, or support for deeper rest, the Buttafly offers practical possibilities across a wide range of postures.
Small changes in support can make a meaningful difference, helping body and mind find greater ease and flow.
Explore supported poses
The examples below are offered as practical starting points for exploration. Every body is different, and what feels most supportive will vary from one person to another. You may like to try different positions, experiment with small adjustments, and notice what allows your body to feel more comfortable and spacious.
Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
Whether you're new to yoga and meditation or an experienced practitioner, the Buttafly offers support that encourages natural alignment and effortless good posture.
Corpse Pose (Savasana)
The angled surface of the Buttafly can be used to encourage a more comfortable position for the limbs, helping the body settle more fully in rest.
Child's Pose (Balasana)
Squat Pose (Malasana)
The Buttafly offers firm, stable support under the heels or the sitting bones to help make this pose more accessible.
Fish Pose (Matsyasana)
Discover how the precise positioning of the Buttafly can help you transform this intense pose into a safe and nurturing practice, allowing you to experience its profound benefits without compromising your neck or spine.
Pigeon Pose (Kapotasana)
Experience supported release in your hips and glutes. The Buttafly invites a gentle opening and natural ease in Pigeon Pose.
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)
Experience gentle pelvic support with sacrum and coccyx (tailbone) release to strengthen and develop this pose.
Heart Opening Poses
Explore our sequence of supported heart opening poses using the Buttafly — for yoga beginners to advanced practitioners.
Knee support in yoga with the Buttafly
Finding comfort while lying down can be challenging when you have a knee that doesn't fully straighten. Discover how the Buttafly can protect your knee joints while providing comfort and support.
Shoulder support in yoga with the Buttafly
Stiff shoulders often lead to compensation patterns elswhere in the body. Discover how the Buttafly offers gentle support while nurturing your journey towards greater freedom of movement.
Wrist support in yoga with the Buttafly
Poses like downward dog and cat-cow are foundational to many yoga practices, but they can present a real challenge when it comes to wrist comfort. The Buttafly's wedge shape offers a simple yet effective solution.
Preparing for practice
Practising the Buttafly Technique at the beginning of your yoga practice can help support for your pelvis and lower back to settle into a more neutral resting place. Many people find this creates a clearer baseline for movement — less bracing, more ease in the breath, and a quieter sense of organisation through the whole spine.
Alternatively, the Buttafly Technique can be a beautiful way to close a practice, helping your body integrate what you’ve just done. Read more here:
IMPORTANT: The Buttafly Technique is a specialised approach. It should only be shared by those who have been properly trained. It is not suitable for teaching in a general class setting or by unqualified practitioners.
Customer experience
"I've been teaching yoga for over 15 years, and honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect from the Buttafly at first. I mean, I had my trusted yoga blocks and wasn't looking for anything new.
But wow - what a difference! The curved shape and wedged design just feel right. When I'm doing restorative poses, there's no uncomfortable pressure points like you get with regular blocks, and it keeps my alignment spot-on. The way it supports my knees and back is amazing - it's like it was actually designed for the body.
What I love most is how versatile it is. My students use it for everything from gentle hip opening to more challenging poses. It's replaced several props in my studio, which makes it perfect for home practice, too - less clutter, more function!
After six months of using it daily, both in my own practice and with clients, I can honestly say the Buttafly has become my go-to prop. It's just... different. In a really good way."
—Sally P.