- Quality UK made Meditation Cushion
- Filled with certified organic Buckwheat Hulls that moulds to the shape of your body as you rest
- Made from strong 100% cotton drill
- Approximate Dimensions: Diameter: 38cm (15") x Height: 15cm (6"). Weight: 2Kg
- Colour: Tibetan Maroon
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In the Japanese Zen tradition a zafu (meditation cushion) or wooden meditation stool and a zabuton (flat mat) define a meditation space wherever they are laid out. Blue Banyan makes its zafus here in the UK, conforming to the classic design but ensuring by the quality of production and finishing we require that the meditation cushion gives excellent comfort and support during even lengthy meditation.
The sleeve of the zafu is made out of heavy-gauge 100% cotton fabric. It is filled with organic Buckwheat, an agricultural product that moulds to the shape of your body as you rest on the zafu to give gentle and comfortable support. This quality of the filling is maintained over time as the organic Buckwheat does not compress with use.
Our zafu design features a hidden pleat to allow the user to make adjustments to the firmness of the cushion by removing or adding the filling. The zafu can be easily cleaned and maintained in its pristine condition by occasionally brushing it down using a stiff brush dipped in lukewarm water. The zafu has an integral carrying handle and is easily portable (approx 2 kg weight).
Zafus are traditionally paired with a zabuton or textile flat mat.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
I really like this cushion. It's large enough, heavy and very sturdy and I found the filling of buckwheat hulls excellent. It is not too soft and doesn't compress but it easily moulds to your body shape, a bit like the feel of sitting on sand.
If you want to carry it, things may be slightly tricky. It does have a carrying handle but due to its large size I found it a bit uncomfortable to carry and I have difficulty fitting it in any of my backpacks. They should definitely make special bags for these cushions!
Overall, this is a high quality product, a great choice in my view.
If you want to carry it, things may be slightly tricky. It does have a carrying handle but due to its large size I found it a bit uncomfortable to carry and I have difficulty fitting it in any of my backpacks. They should definitely make special bags for these cushions!
Overall, this is a high quality product, a great choice in my view.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I have been using one of these for nearly a year. Because they are not that high (about 4 inches), I have been placing it on top of a larger foam cushion to gain the extra height to make it comfortable on the legs. Anyway, that arrangement has been less than satisfactory because its not very stable. So I ordered a second one and yes, it is now stable. Another reviewer said its like being sat on sand and I concur. This means the cushion shapes itself to the shape of your rear. This is a good thing because it is important to be stable and solidly positioned when sitting.
Some sites suggest that you only need one cushion unless you are tall. Well its not just about how tall you are, its about how long your legs are and how flexible your joints are. For those of us westerners who are not trained to sit cross legged on the floor from a young age and/or who are not very flexible in the joints, it is better to be higher off the floor. For reduced strain on joints, comfort and unrestricted circulation during longer sessions, your knees need to be well below your hips (thighs sloping downward). So if you feel you need a second cushion, then get one.
Some sites suggest that you only need one cushion unless you are tall. Well its not just about how tall you are, its about how long your legs are and how flexible your joints are. For those of us westerners who are not trained to sit cross legged on the floor from a young age and/or who are not very flexible in the joints, it is better to be higher off the floor. For reduced strain on joints, comfort and unrestricted circulation during longer sessions, your knees need to be well below your hips (thighs sloping downward). So if you feel you need a second cushion, then get one.
5 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Hi,
Ordered the cushion and received it very quickly and very well wrapped. The cushion itself is what I expected, so overall pleased. thanks.
Ordered the cushion and received it very quickly and very well wrapped. The cushion itself is what I expected, so overall pleased. thanks.
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