Meditation Cushion

A zafu, often referred to as a meditation cushion, is a tiny pillow or cushion used to support the body when meditating. It often has a circular or crescent shape and is stuffed with cotton batting, kapok, or buckwheat hulls. The cushion is made to raise the hips and give the meditator a supportive and solid base to sit on.

There are numerous varieties of yoga cushions or meditation cushion on the market, each with special qualities and advantages. Some meditation cushions, like those for Zen or Vipassana, are made for those particular styles of practise, whereas other cushions are more adaptable and can be used for a variety of techniques.

A meditation cushion may have various characteristics, like: 

• Height and stiffness: Depending on the person's body type and level of meditation practise, the height and firmness of a meditation cushion might differ. Some pillows have taller, tougher designs, while others have lower, softer designs.
• Materials: Buckwheat hulls or kapok fibre can be used as filler in meditation cushions, which can also have covers made of cotton, hemp, or silk.
• Shape: There are many different shapes of meditation cushions, such as circular, crescent-shaped, and rectangular. The position of the body during meditation might be impacted by the cushion's shape.
• Some meditation pillows are made to be portable and come with handles or straps to make carrying them simple. This can be helpful for people who want to take their cushion when they travel or meditate in various places.
• Colour and style: Meditation cushions can be found in a variety of hues and patterns, letting people select one that complements their own tastes and personal style.