Meditation Cushion Stuffings and Material

Meditation cushions are an expensive investment for most people, so choosing the right one is important. It can also be something you have for a long time, so you want it to be a good quality cushion, versatile and adjustable. No matter what shape you chose, the inside stuffing and outside materials are just as…

Zafu and You – the Right Meditation Cushion

There are many different types of meditation cushions, and that is probably because there are just as many different body types, levels of tolerance, and flexibility. Don’t worry, if you are the ‘I don’t need a cushion because I’m flexible with a lot of padding.’ type, or “I can’t possibly meditate because I can’t sit…

Why Do We Need a Cushion?

While sitting in meditation it’s important that your shoulders, back, neck and hips are aligned for three reasons. One is for comfort and good health, two – so you have good blood, energy (or chi) flow, and three – to enable the subtle and ordinary breath to be comfortable and relaxed. All of these have…

Choosing a Meditation Cushion

How Important is the Right Cushion? How do you start in choosing the right meditation cushion?  In truth, a perfect meditation cushion can support the perfect meditation, and an uncomfortable cushion can ruin the best effort even if the intention is perfect. Most people don’t realize that this important decision depends completely on each individual’s…