Zafu And Zabuton Meditation Cushions

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Cushions for a seated practice. Round zafus to lift the hips, square zabutons to support the knees and ankles. Chenille and denim covers in deep blue, plum, rust, grey, turquoise, and black, with designs including lotus, moon phase, yin yang, constellations, Be Here Now, and Chartres and seven circles labyrinths.

For anyone building a home meditation corner, or replacing a cushion that has softened over time. Choose a color that quiets the room, a symbol that meets your intention, and settle in.

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About Zafu And Zabuton Meditation Cushions

What these are

Seated meditation cushions in two shapes. A zafu is the round cushion that lifts the hips so the spine can stack; a zabuton is the flat, rectangular mat placed underneath to cushion the knees and ankles. The collection holds 19 pieces in chenille and denim covers, in deep blue, classic blue, plum purple, rust, gray, turquoise and black, with prices from about $64.

Designs include a purple lotus, yin yang, moon phase, the Chartres and seven circles labyrinths, a Just Breathe turquoise chenille zafu with a buckwheat insert, and a Be Here Now gray-blue zafu. Tags across the group point to mindfulness, calm, zen, inner peace, balance and journey.

How to choose

Start with the zafu if you already sit on a rug or carpet and only need lift under the hips. Add a zabuton, or begin with the pair, if you sit on a hard floor and want padding for the knees, shins and ankles. Colorways range from quiet neutrals like black and gray chenille to deeper tones in plum, rust and turquoise, so the cushion can either recede into a room or anchor a corner.

Where to place it

Many people keep a zafu and zabuton in the same spot each day, so the cushion itself becomes a cue to sit. A window, a wall, or a bare corner works; leave a little space around the mat so knees are not crowded. Symbols like the moon phase, lotus or labyrinth can be set to face you as a visual anchor for the breath.

Care

Spot clean the chenille and denim covers. Air out buckwheat-filled zafus and keep them away from damp.

Do I need both a zafu and a zabuton, or just one?

A zafu alone is enough if you sit on carpet or a rug and want lift under the hips. Add a zabuton mat for a hard floor, or if your knees and ankles need padding during longer sits. Round zafus and square zabutons in this collection are sold as separate pieces.

Which one makes a good gift for someone starting a practice?

A zafu with a clear intention design tends to land well for a new sitter, such as the Just Breathe turquoise chenille zafu with buckwheat insert, a Be Here Now gray-blue zafu, or a purple lotus. Prices in the collection run from about $64 to $98.

How do I use the cushion with an intention or mantra?

Choose a design that matches the word you are sitting with, mindfulness with a moon phase or lotus, balance with yin yang, journey with a Chartres or seven circles labyrinth. Sit, settle the breath, and let the symbol in front of you carry the mantra as you return to it.