Contes Weighted Yoga Ball 2kg Ø17cm Blue - Pilates Assisted Stretching Rehabilitation

2kg Weighted Yoga Ball: Calibrated Weight for Deep Assisted Stretching

The Contes 2kg Weighted Yoga Ball Ø17cm is the essential tool for intermediate/advanced yoga practitioners, therapeutic pilates, and postural rehabilitation: its calibrated 2kg weight allows for deep assisted stretching, guided myofascial release, and sustained postures with controlled load, impossible with standard balls.

2kg: The Ideal Weight for Assisted Stretching and Therapeutic Pilates

• Deep assisted stretching: added weight increases gravity for progressive muscle lengthening
• Therapeutic pilates: light load for core strengthening without joint stress
• Postural rehabilitation: proprioception and motor control with tactile feedback
• Advanced Yin yoga: holding postures for 3-5 minutes with weight facilitating release
• Gentle physiotherapy: assisted joint mobilization, stabilizer strengthening

Therapeutic Grade Anti-Slip PVC Construction

• Soft medical PVC: pleasant tactile surface, no skin irritation
• Textured anti-slip coating: secure grip even with sweaty hands/feet
• 17cm diameter: compact size for single-hand grip or placement under the body
• Calibrated 2kg ±50g weight: uniform distribution, no imbalance
• Therapeutic blue color: relaxing shade for mindfulness practices
• Washable surface: guaranteed hygiene for shared use in yoga/physiotherapy studios

Full Technical Specifications

• Weight: 2kg (±50g tolerance)
• Diameter: 17cm
• Material: Soft medical PVC + calibrated fine sand filling
• Surface: Textured anti-slip
• Color: Ocean blue
• Certification: Compliant with therapeutic fitness device standards
• Operating temperature: 10-40°C

Yoga and Pilates Applications

Assisted stretching (Yin Yoga):

• Pigeon pose with ball under hip: 3-5 minutes (deep psoas release)
• Supine twist with ball between knees: 4 minutes per side (thoracic mobility)
• Forward fold with ball on thighs: 5 minutes (posterior chain stretch)
• Shoulder opener with ball behind back: 3 minutes (pectoral opening)

Therapeutic Pilates:

• Hundred with ball between ankles: 10 breaths (core + adductors)
• Single leg stretch with ball: 10 per side (pelvic control)
• Bridge with ball under sacrum: 8 repetitions (lumbar mobility)
• Side leg lift with ball: 12 per side (hip stabilizers)

Postural rehabilitation:

• Ball under lumbar area supine: 5 minutes (vertebral decompression)
• Shoulder rotations with ball in hand: 15 per side (scapular mobility)
• Assisted wall squat with ball: 10 repetitions (knee proprioception)
• Cervical with ball under nape: 3 minutes (neck tension release)

Who This Weighted Ball Is Suitable For

✓ Ideal for:

• Intermediate/advanced yoga practitioners (6+ months experience)
• Yoga teachers for Yin, Restorative, Therapeutic classes
• Therapeutic Pilates and postural rehabilitation
• Physiotherapists for gentle mobilization and proprioception
• Women 50-75kg for deep assisted stretching
• Those seeking guided myofascial release without aggressive foam rollers

✗ Not suitable for:

• Absolute yoga beginners (start without added weight)
• Dynamic functional training (requires a 3-5kg medicine ball)
• Children under 12 (excessive weight for body size)
• Those looking for a ball to throw/bounce (this is for static postures)
• Acute phase rehabilitation with intense pain

Yoga Ball Weight Progression

0.5-1kg: beginners, elderly, initial rehabilitation
2kg: ← intermediate/advanced, deep stretching, therapeutic pilates
3kg: advanced, men, dynamic functional yoga
4-5kg: athletes, power yoga, transition to medicine ball

Yoga Ball vs. Medicine Ball: Key Differences

YOGA Ball (this one):

• Soft PVC, pleasant tactile surface
• Static use: stretching, sustained postures, release
• Weight 0.5-3kg, focus on proprioception and assisted gravity
• No bounce, no throws

Medicine BALL:

• Hard rubber, aggressive grip surface
• Dynamic use: slams, throws, explosive movements
• Weight 3-10kg, focus on strength and power
• Controlled bounce, impact resistance

Difference vs. Cheap Yoga Balls

Cheap yoga balls (€5-8) use rigid, uncomfortable PVC, irregular filling (unbalanced weight), and a smooth surface that slips. Contes guarantees soft medical PVC, fine sand calibrated to the gram, and anti-slip texturing. Comfort: 5x superior for long postures.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning: damp cloth with neutral detergent after each use. Studio disinfection: non-aggressive sanitizing spray. Storage: dry place 10-30°C, no direct sunlight. Expected lifespan: 5+ years with regular use.

Complete Your Therapeutic Yoga Setup

Pair with: cork yoga blocks, 2.5m yoga strap, cylindrical bolster, 6mm anti-slip yoga mat, yoga blanket, zafu meditation cushion, soft foam roller.