White Eyelet with Black Base Zafu Meditation Cushion

Name: White Eyelet with Black Base Zafu Meditation Cushion
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: MD-Z298
Price: 64.00 USD
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Round zafu meditation cushion with a black cotton base and a white eyelet-embroidered top, filled with buckwheat hulls that shift to cradle the sitter. The traditional shape lifts the hips and steadies the pelvis for long, upright sitting. Set it by a window, on an altar, or in a favorite corner, and use the side handle to bring it to class or a group sit.

Details

Design: Round zafu meditation cushion with a black cotton base and a white eyelet-embroidered top scattered with small black dot accents, finished with a side carry handle
Size: Approximately 16 inches in diameter and 5 inches tall; weighs approximately 5 pounds
Material: 100% cotton cover with a separate zippered cotton insert, filled with buckwheat hulls harvested in the USA
Care: Machine wash the removable cotton cover and air dry to keep the eyelet embroidery looking crisp
Note: As a handmade textile piece, slight variations in the eyelet pattern and stitching are natural and add to its character
Origin: Zafu cover made in India

Meaning & Intention

The zafu has been used for centuries as the traditional seat of stillness, its round form echoing a full moon or an open lotus bloom. To sit upon one is to accept an invitation to settle the body so the mind can grow still.

The grounded black base and softly patterned white crown mirror the practitioner's own arc: rising from a steady foundation toward a lighter, more open awareness. Scattered dots across the eyelet suggest stars against a night sky, or thoughts gently settling into pattern as practice deepens.

Buckwheat hulls, the classic fill of a true zafu, are valued in Zen and yoga lineages for the way they shift and cradle the sitter — firm support without rigidity, a small lesson in being both stable and adaptable.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Peace, balance, grounding, stillness

Chakra connection: Root

Ideal for: Meditators, yoga practitioners, and anyone building a consistent seated practice

Suggested mantra: Be still, breathe deep

Symbol: Zafu, the traditional round seat of stillness

Questions & Guidance

How do I sit on it?

Sit toward the front edge of the cushion with the pelvis tipped slightly forward so the knees drop below the hips. This opens the front of the body and lets the spine stack tall without effort.

Can I use it for practices other than seated meditation?

Yes. It works well for pranayama, breathwork, floor seating, and as a prop during yoga. Some keep it on an altar or in a ritual space as a soft accent between sessions.

Will the buckwheat fill pack down over time?

The hulls settle with use and gradually take on the shape of your sit. Give the cushion a gentle shake or knead the sides to redistribute them before each practice.