Zafu Meditation Pillow
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"I used to meditate on a couch cushion, but my legs always fell asleep within 10 minutes. This Zafu lifts my hips perfectly so my knees can rest comfortably on the floor. My spine naturally straightens, and I can finally sit for 30 minutes without fidgeting or numbness."
— Vicky Z.
Organic Buckwheat Meditation Cushion for Better Posture
The Zafu Meditation Pillow is a traditional round cushion designed to support healthy posture during meditation, yoga, or mindful sitting. Filled with organic buckwheat hulls and offered in durable fabric styles, it elevates the hips, aligns the spine, and reduces pressure on knees and lower back—helping you stay grounded and comfortable for longer sessions. While many of our customers use a premium buckwheat pillow or even millet pillow for support, using a proper cushion that is designed for sitting, is what we would recommend to anyone who takes meditation seriously.
Design & Posture Support
- Posture-Friendly: Raises hips at a natural angle to ease strain on knees and back.
- Spinal Alignment: Keeps the body upright and balanced for longer meditations.
Core Filling
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Organic Buckwheat Hulls
- Triple-cleaned for purity and hygiene.
- Firm yet adaptive—molds to your body while keeping its shape.
- Supports consistent, stable sitting posture session after session.
Size & Portability
- Balanced Dimensions: 11" diameter × 4.5" height, ideal for petite to average body types.
- Travel Ready: Lightweight, with built-in carry handle and included storage bag.
- Easy to Store: Compact enough to fit into small spaces when not in use.
Fabric Options
- Traditional: Durable cotton canvas for everyday use.
- Outdoor: Water-resistant fabric for open-air meditation.
- Premium: Velvet top with canvas base for a softer, elevated look and feel.
Adjustability & Care
- Dual-Zipper System: Easily add or remove hulls to fine-tune firmness and height.
- Breathable & Natural: Plant-based hulls allow airflow—no foams, no synthetics.
- Includes Storage Bag: Keeps your cushion clean, portable, and ready for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Zafu meditation pillow?
A Zafu is a traditional, round meditation cushion designed to promote proper posture. By elevating your hips, it allows your knees to rest comfortably below them, creating a stable base for an upright spine. This alignment helps reduce pressure on your back and joints, allowing for longer, deeper meditation sessions.
Who should use a Zafu cushion?
This cushion is perfect for anyone who practices meditation, mindfulness, or yoga. Its versatile size provides excellent, grounded support for most practitioners, whether you're a beginner finding your posture or an experienced meditator deepening your practice.
What is inside the cushion?
Our Zafu is filled with 100% organic, triple-cleaned buckwheat hulls. This ensures the fill is pure and free from dust. The hulls provide a firm yet malleable base that conforms to your shape, offering stable, grounded support that won't compress over time.
Can I adjust the height and firmness?
Yes, your practice is personal and your cushion should be too. Both the inner and outer covers feature durable zippers, allowing you to easily add or remove buckwheat hulls to achieve the perfect height and firmness for your body and posture.
Is it easy to carry?
Absolutely. We designed it for portability. The cushion features a sturdy, built-in carry handle and comes with a protective storage bag, making it simple to take to your yoga studio, meditation group, or a peaceful spot outdoors.
How do I clean it?
Cleaning is simple. Just unzip the outer cover and machine-wash it in cold water on a gentle cycle. To refresh the inner hulls, you can occasionally pour them out and let them air out in direct sunlight for a few hours. Important: Never get the hulls wet.
Learn More about Meditation
Whether you’re just starting out or carving out a more consistent routine, these reads dive into simple ways to make meditation feel natural, rewarding, and a little easier to stick with.
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