Meditation Cushions
- All you need to know
Welcome to Meditation Cushions...
What are Meditation Cushions?
Meditation Cushions are quite simply the cushion you rest on when meditating. There come in different styles, shapes, sizes and materials.
What different types of Meditation Cushions are there?
Here are the 6 most common meditation/yoga cushions available:
1. Single Fold Meditation Cushion
This meditation cushion has an attached folding bolster.
2. Double Fold Meditation Cushion
This is a longer folding meditation cushion with an attached folding bolster.3. Small Meditation/Yoga Mat
A small mat suitable for meditation or yoga.4. Zabuton Mat/Cushion
Is a rectangular mat/cushion that make sitting or kneeling on the floor for long periods of time far more comfortable. Usually used in conjunction with a Zafu cushion and typically sold in a set with a Zafu.5. Zafu Cushion
Traditionally a round pleated cushion stuffed with Kapok (a fluffy plant fibre from Asia). It is usually used in meditation or Yoga. A Zafu is often placed upon a Zabuton mat or cushion and is sold as a set.6. Foldable Meditation/Yoga Cushion
A foldable meditation/yoga support cushion with carrying straps.What type of Meditation Cushion should I buy?
If you are a beginner or want the most comfortable position when meditating we recommend the Zafu/Zabuton combination. However, if you are experienced or more flexible you could opt for one of the lower meditation/yoga cushions, The general rule of thumb is the more flexible you are, the lower you can sit.
Where can I buy a Meditation Cushion?
Although quite widely available on the internet, we recommend Foot in the East as they have a very wide selection of traditional handmade Kapok filled Meditation Cushions, imported directly from Thailand. They have a huge range of colours and styles, have all the different meditation cushions mentioned here and are very competitively priced too.
The Single Fold Meditation Cushion...
Handmade in Thailand, this square meditation cushion has an attached folding bolster for comfort.
The Double Fold Meditation Cushion...
Handmade in Thailand, this longer meditation cushion has an attached folding bolster for comfort.
The Small Meditation/Yoga Mat...
Handmade in Thailand, this small mat is suitable for meditation or yoga. It is double stitched for extra strength.
The Zabuton Mat & Zafu Cushion Set...
Handmade in Northern Thailand, this meditation set includes a flat Zabuton cushion and a traditional round Zafu cushion.
The Zafu Meditation Cushion...
The Zafu Cushion was designed for meditation and the centuries old design helps make you sit more comfortably and naturally. Often used with a Zabuton Mat (see above).
The Foldable Meditation/Yoga Cushion...
Handmade in Thailand, this is a foldable meditation/yoga support cushion with carrying straps.
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