Meditation cushions

also known as meditation pillows or zafus, are specially designed cushions used to support and enhance one's meditation practice. They provide comfort and stability for individuals during seated meditation, allowing for a more relaxed and focused meditation experience. Meditation cushions are commonly used in various meditation traditions and practices, such as Zen meditation, mindfulness meditation and Vipassana.

Here are some key features and benefits of meditation cushions:

Comfortable Seating, Meditation cushions are usually filled with buckwheat hulls, kapok, or other supportive materials that conform to the shape of the body. This provides a comfortable and supportive seat, allowing meditators to sit for extended periods without discomfort.

Proper Alignment, Using a meditation cushion can help promote proper posture during meditation. The cushion elevates the hips and tilts the pelvis forward slightly, which naturally aligns the spine and reduces strain on the lower back. This alignment supports the stability of the body and encourages a straight and erect posture.

Flexibility, Meditation cushions come in various shapes and sizes to accommodate different body types and meditation preferences. Common shapes include round and crescent-shaped cushions. Some cushions have removable covers for easy cleaning and maintenance.

Portability, Most meditation cushions are lightweight and portable, making them easy to carry to meditation classes, retreats, or any place where meditation is practiced.

Mental Focus, By providing physical comfort and stability, meditation cushions help reduce distractions during meditation. This enables practitioners to focus their attention on their breath, sensations, or the object of meditation more effectively.

Circulation, Elevating the hips with a meditation cushion can aid in maintaining good circulation, preventing numbness or discomfort in the legs during longer meditation sessions.

Versatility, While primarily used for seated meditation, meditation cushions can also serve as a support for yoga practice, bodywork, or simply as a comfortable seat for reading or relaxation.

Overall, a meditation cushion can significantly enhance the comfort and effectiveness of your meditation practice, promoting better alignment, relaxation, and focus. Using a dedicated meditation cushion can make your meditation sessions more enjoyable and sustainable in the long run.

Yogi & Yogini meditation cushions

Our Meditation Cushions come in a wide range of colours and designs. 

Our Inner and outer covers in 100% organic cotton, and filled with natural buckwheat chaff.

Adjustable

The height of the meditation cushion may be adapted to your preference by removing some of the filling. 

The buckwheat hulls in the meditation cushion will settle after a while, therefore, to maintain best sitting comfort, it needs to be refilled once in a while. If you need refill, please contact us directly and we can arrange from there.

About the Product OCS Blended certified, made in accordance with GOTS standards Material outer cushion cover 100% organic cotton, with zipper on bottom. Material inside cushion cover: 100% organic cotton, with tying cord. Filling: buckwheat chaff of finest quality, no irregularities.  

Yogi & Yogini Meditation Under the brand Yogi & Yogini Meditation we supply products that are a great support to your meditation practice. Turn your meditation moment into a daily wellness ritual. The right materials support your concentration and comfort. So, you can train your mind towards loving kindness, compassion and wisdom, without being distracted.

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