Finding the Right Meditation Cushion or Bench for You

A Guide to Which Meditation Cushion to Choose
A Guide to Which Meditation Cushion to Choose

Meditation is best accomplished with personal instruction on technique and posture. The key to a successful posture is your height off of the mat. If your thighs are angling downward from your hips when you sit, you have the beginnings of a sustainable posture. In addition to the wisdom of your instructor, we would like to mention a few things:

The Standard Gomden is generally suitable for a simple cross-legged posture in which your knees are not resting on the Zabuton mat.
The Zafu (Half-Moon or traditional round) is best for 'lotus' or similar sitting styles in which your knees lie flat on the Zabuton mat.
The Zabuton mat will help to cushion your ankles.
Use our Support Cushion alone or to add height to your Zafu or Gomden.
If you require even more height, consider the Samadhi Cloud Benches, which can provide up to 10.5 inches of height for cross-legged sitting.
Our Kneeling "Seiza" Meditation Bench, modeled on what is used in the Zen tradition, will support a kneeling posture.

Don't hesitate to call us for advice. We promise not to laugh if you cannot pronounce Zabuton [zah-byoo-tahn]. We are happy to help you with your decision.

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