Meditation cushions - the best base for relaxation and peace
Meditation is a fundamental component of yoga and many other Asian movement practices. Especially if you have a stressful daily life, it helps you on your path to serenity and inner peace. When you meditate, you can simply switch off, focus entirely on your breathing, and let go of your thoughts. This gives you new energy for your everyday life and revitalizes your body. There are many types of meditation, including prayer meditation and silent meditation, standing meditation, and group meditation while lying down. Silent meditation while sitting is certainly the most widespread. It helps you restore your inner balance and recharge your energy.
A quiet place and a comfortable sitting position are, of course, among the most important prerequisites for deep relaxation. To ensure you have the optimal foundation for regular and longer sessions, we offer a wide range of suitable meditation cushions in our shop. Perhaps you're now asking yourself, "Why do I need a meditation cushion?" or you're unsure what to look for when buying one. For this reason, we've compiled some useful information about meditation cushions for you here.
1. Why do I even need a meditation cushion?
Whether you're just starting out with yoga or have been practicing daily for years, floor meditation cushions are recommended by doctors and physiotherapists! The slightly elevated sitting position on a meditation cushion relieves pressure on your back and allows your breathing to flow more freely. When meditating, your hips should be higher than your knees. This creates the foundation for an upright, relaxed posture that relieves pressure on your intervertebral discs and spine. This way, your muscles remain relaxed even during long meditations. The key is to sit comfortably, whether you prefer to meditate in a kneeling position, cross-legged, or lotus position. proper meditation cushion All your joints are loose and your muscles remain supple.
The advantages of meditation cushions at a glance:
- Your joints will be protected.
- Your spine will be relieved.
- improved blood circulation
- ideal aid for effective relaxation
- Your muscles relax.
Meditation cushions offer you practical and important seating comfort. As you close your eyes and breathe evenly, your body relaxes and you find your inner balance. You'll notice: A meditation cushion is the perfect addition for unwinding and for your breathing exercises!
All our meditation cushions are filled with natural materials – either spelt husks or buckwheat. This allows them to adapt perfectly to your body, keeping you relaxed even during extended meditations. Only through relaxation can body and mind truly harmonize.
2. How do I find the right size for me?
Whether you need a large round "Jumbo Yoga Cushion", an "XXL Moon" or the handy "Mini" depends on various factors:
- How tall are you?
- Which sitting position do you prefer: kneeling, cross-legged, or lotus position?
- How long do you meditate for on average?
- How flexible are you?
- What do you find comfortable?
- Do you also want to use your meditation cushion as a seat cushion in your living room?
Depending on sitting posture and mobility, for example, a moon-shaped pillow The right choice. If your instep isn't flexible enough to comfortably meditate in a kneeling position, you shouldn't force it. The crescent-shaped cushion offers optimal comfort for a relaxed cross-legged position. Your feet have room, and your buttocks and thighs rest comfortably. If you prefer to meditate in a kneeling position, smaller meditation cushions are more practical, as they fit better between your legs. Taller people need a higher cushion to find the correct body angle.
It has nothing to do with whether you're a beginner or advanced! The crucial factor is a slightly elevated sitting position, so that your knees are lower than your navel. If the angle between your thighs and torso is greater than 90 degrees, your pelvis will automatically tilt slightly forward. In this posture, your spine can straighten effortlessly. By gently tucking your chin towards your chest, thus raising the crown of your head, you relieve pressure on all your vertebrae and intervertebral discs: you are firmly connected to the earth and open yourself towards the sky. This allows your back to assume its natural alignment and your energy to flow freely.
A variable fill level allows you to sit comfortably for extended periods.
Additionally, you can adjust the height of your meditation cushion to perfectly suit your needs. We offer a range of seating comfort from 14 to 24 centimeters, from our small "Mini" to the large "Jumbo." The seat height can be individually adjusted by adding or removing some of the loose filling material. This allows you to optimally adjust the meditation cushion to your body. Consider your height and hip position when sitting, as firm support is essential for a balanced meditation. Only when your core is stable will your shoulders and back remain completely relieved of pressure.
3. Why is cotton particularly suitable for the cover?
Our meditation cushions feature covers made of 100% skin-friendly cotton. As a natural material, cotton is particularly easy to care for and breathable. Furthermore, you can easily remove the cotton cover and machine wash it at any time.
Cotton - Advantages of the natural material:
- breathable and air-permeable
- skin-friendly and hypoallergenic
- easy-care
- machine washable
- insensitive
A meditation cushion with a cotton cover is ready for any use outdoors. Dirt can usually be removed by washing, keeping your cushion clean and well-maintained for a long time. You'll love the pleasantly soft cotton cover. It feels gentle against the skin and prevents unpleasant perspiration, even on hot summer days. Furthermore, the breathable material prevents heat or moisture from accumulating inside your meditation cushion.
4. Would you prefer a meditation cushion with an insert or one without?
The most important thing is that your meditation cushion feels soft. A cushion without an inner liner offers an even more direct sensation. Side gussets, in particular, enhance this adaptation, as the filling can compress and adjust under your body weight. Meditation cushions with inner liners allow you to wash the cover separately from the inner liner. This eliminates the need to empty the entire cushion. A built-in zipper or drawstring makes opening and closing the cover easy. Afterward, you simply remove the inner cushion and put the outer cover in your washing machine. Ultimately, however, this is a decision you must make for yourself; much like aesthetic considerations, it's purely a matter of personal preference.
5. What are the advantages of refill pouches?
If you use your meditation cushion regularly, the filling can settle over time. While fluffing it up helps to loosen the husks or kernels, it's still worthwhile to refill your cushion regularly. The handy refill pouch makes this quick and easy, leaving your meditation cushion feeling like new again. These refill pouches are also made of pure, breathable cotton. This natural material ensures that the filling retains its quality. A convenient zipper allows you to reseal the refill pack if you don't need all the filling. And another plus: the pouch can later be used for storing other items.
6. What distinguishes the different fillings?
In general, our high-quality meditation cushions are filled exclusively with natural materials. You can choose between cushions with a particularly light and durable filling of spelt husks and cushions with a filling of flexible buckwheat hulls. Both natural materials are also suitable for allergy sufferers. They are loose and breathable. They respond flexibly to pressure and thus adapt perfectly to your body shape.
Colors and embroidery - the colorful world of meditation cushions
In our shop, you'll find a diverse selection of meditation cushions in all the colors of the rainbow. Once you've chosen the right size and shape, you'll be faced with a choice of colors: from vibrant yellows to warm, earthy reds, calming blues, or crisp blacks, a colorful world awaits your exploration. Colors stimulate your senses and support you in your practice.
- Meditation cushion with the symbols of the seven chakras:
A particular highlight is our Chakra Collection. It consists of seven round meditation cushions, available individually or as a set. Each of the seven different cushion covers is color-coded to correspond to a chakra and features its symbol as a large embroidered image. For centuries, the chakra system has been closely linked to meditation practices. Chakras are energy vortices, so-called power centers, through which your life energy pulsates. During meditation or yoga, these power centers are stimulated, and your energy begins to flow. Traditionally, each chakra is associated with a symbol and a color: Sahasrara (the crown chakra) is purple, Ajna (the third eye chakra) is gray, Vishuddha (the throat chakra) is blue, Anahata (the heart chakra) is green, Manipura (the solar plexus chakra) is yellow, Swadhisthana (the sacral chakra) is orange, and Muladhara (the root chakra) is red.
- embroidered meditation cushions:
Decorative embroidery makes meditation cushions eye-catching. They also serve as decorative objects for your room. We have numerous beautifully embroidered cushions featuring characteristic symbols. Among them, you'll find various versions of the Om symbol, as well as... Meditation cushion with lotus blossoms or decorative cushions featuring Ganesha, the Hindu god with an elephant head.
Our meditation cushions are designed primarily with your needs in mind, are comfortable, and easy to transport thanks to their practical carrying handles. High-quality materials and a wide range of vibrant colors make them a perfect blend of quality, aesthetics, and practicality. They are durable and resilient. At the same time, their reliable construction ensures they will quickly become indispensable companions.
Should you have any further questions about choosing your meditation cushion, we will of course be happy to help. Simply give us a call at: 02103 - 41 80 80 0