Stillwater Goods Review: Are the $89 Buckwheat Cushions Worth It?
After six weeks of daily sits on three different cushions, here is what Stillwater Goods gets right, where the fill lets it down, and who should skip the checkout button.
Movement & Mind Reviewer
Priya Nair
Priya is a yoga teacher who reviews mats, props and meditation tools from the perspective of someone who actually sweats on them five days a week.
Articles by Priya
Ridgeline Trail Co. Review: Trail Running Shoes Tested on Real Mud
Two pairs, 400 kilometres and one very wet autumn: we tested Ridgeline Trail Co.'s trail running shoes for grip, cushioning, durability and the store's returns.
Loom & Lotus Review: Is This Natural-Rubber Yoga Mat Worth the Splurge?
We put Loom & Lotus's flagship rubber mat through 90 hot, sweaty classes. The grip is remarkable; the smell and the price are the catch.
Resonant Bowls Co. Review: Hand-Hammered Singing Bowls Tested by Ear
We rang, struck and sat with five singing bowls from Resonant Bowls Co. to find out whether the sound, the craftsmanship and the store's claims hold up.
Northbound Movement Co. Review: Yoga Blocks, Bolsters and Straps Compared
We put Northbound's cork blocks, buckwheat bolster and cotton straps against budget alternatives for eight weeks. Some props are worth the upgrade; others are not.
Kneelwell Review: Do Meditation Benches Really Beat Cushions?
Seven weeks alternating between Kneelwell's wooden benches and a cushion, to see whether kneeling is kinder to back, knees and wallet.
Groundwork Supply Review: Zabuton Mats and Support Sets Tested
A zabuton is the quilted mat under a meditation cushion. We tested Groundwork Supply's mats on wood, tile and carpet for eight weeks.
Flow Theory Review: Yoga Leggings Tested Through 60 Classes
We tested Flow Theory's high-waisted leggings through 60 classes, checking opacity, stretch recovery, seams and the store's fit guarantee.
Release Lab Review: Foam Rollers and Massage Balls for Recovery
Foam rollers range from $12 tubes to $90 vibrating sticks. We tested Release Lab's full range for eight weeks to work out which recovery tools are worth buying.
Cadence Pilates Review: A Home Pilates Kit Tested for Eight Weeks
A ring, a mat, a set of bands and a workout library: we tested the Cadence Pilates starter kit for eight weeks to see whether you can build a real practice at home.