The  Three Minute Egg® is not simply a replacement for the traditional square yoga blocks, although as people gain experience with the Eggs their blocks are often cast aside.  The Three Minute Egg® is more than that.  It’s a new way of thinking about yoga props.  Even as its inventor I am constantly surprised by its versatility (every teacher seems to find some unique application for the Eggs), and its versatility brings with it the need for some clarification.

Now that you’ve decided you want some Eggs, there’s a good chance you have a few questions. Can I get any colors I want? What’s a Hard-Boiled Egg? Are there actual signatures on some of the Eggs? Who’s Annie Carpenter? In fact, you may be thinking (in a Ricky Ricardo sort of voice), “Jaaaason, you got some esplaining to do!” Allow me to elaborate.

We currently offer 3 variations of the original Three Minute Egg®: Namasteggs, Signature Eggs and Hard-Boiled Eggs.

All of these Eggs are the same size and shape. The Hard-Boiled Eggs are denser and a tiny bit heavier. The difference in density is important and noticeable. The difference in weight (unless you’re holding a box of 72 Eggs) is not. The general principle is this: if the Eggs are in your hands, and your weight is on the Eggs (think Upward Facing Dog or any arm-balancing pose), you want those Eggs to be Hard-Boiled — for the most part 2 is enough. If the Eggs are supporting your head and/or spine (think Supported Fish or Reclining Butterfly Pose) and you’re planning to stay there a while, you will be more comfortable and better able to relax into the slightly softer Namasteggs — a minimum of 4 is recommended (3 under the spine and one under the head).  This golden ratio of 2 Hard-Boiled Eggs to 4 Namasteggs is what led us to create the Breakfast of Yogis and Yogi Meal (the only difference being that the Yogi Meal comes with our introductory DVD). (more…)