For Steadiness & Comfort in your Seat
A meditation cushion, aka a zafu, is a simple yet powerful tool that enhances your meditation practice by improving comfort, posture, and focus. Designed to support your spine and align your hips, a meditation cushion helps reduce strain on your back and knees, making it easier to maintain a seated position for longer periods.
By elevating your hips slightly above your knees, it promotes a natural curve in your lower back, encouraging proper alignment and allowing your body to relax into stillness. Sitting on the ground is challenging, a cushion will 100% allow you to sit easier.
Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just beginning your journey, a meditation cushion provides a stable and comfortable foundation, helping you deepen your practice and connect with a sense of calm and mindfulness.
Pro Tip: Sit toward the edge of your cushion rather than right on top – this will likely align the pelvis better.
Mediation Cushion Alternatives: folded blankets, a block or two, a meditation bench
My Top Pick: DiMondi
Meditation cushions can be extremely personal. For me, I prefer a nice material, rich color & buckwheat filling. This DiMondi zafu really checks all of the boxes. I love the embroidery and the soft suede. Buckwheat hulls are a common zafu filling & they give a nice flexibility in forming around you – kind of like rice. There are many more options out there for fabrics, solid colors & alternative fillings – click the link to learn more! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
