Zafu Meditation Cushions: Pleated, Cylindrical, Round & More

The ergonomically designed Zafu Cushion allows the back to stretch and takes the pressure off your knees and ankles. Since your body is comfortable, it frees your mind to concentrate on breathing and just being in the moment. Perfect for yoga or just meditating, it supports good posture and helps you relax.

The Pleated Crescent Zafu is designed to support the upper thighs. Since it is only two thirds the size of a traditional, round zafu cushion, it is much lighter and easier to store and transport. Choose from standard cotton drill or organic cotton for the covering. The crescent zafu comes with a buckwheat filling. Buckwheat hulls provide comfort and support, as well as molding to your shape. Colors available are black, blue, green, and purple. The pleated zafu retails for $33.99.

The Pleated Zafu Round Cushion is the most versatile, supporting a variety of different postures. It's perfect for yoga positions, like the lotus or half-lotus.. The pleats allow the cushion to retain a round shape, and with less stress on the seams, the cushion is more durable. The only filling available is cotton batting. Cotton batting makes the zafu softer and more cushioned, but it will compress over time and does not mold to your body shape. The round zafu retails for $36.99. A variety of colors are available.

The Cylindrical Zafu eases pressure on knees and ankles, and keeps legs from falling asleep. The removable outer cover makes them easy to wash. Features a zipped outer and inner covering, and are available in buckwheat filling only. The cylindrical also comes in a larger size for those who are less flexible and have a larger frame. The height of the cushion can be customized by removing buckwheat hulls. Colors available are organic sateen and organic cactus. The Cylindrical retails for $38.00.

Zafu Round Zabuton Combination Meditation Support Cushions consist of two large and one round meditation cushion. The support cushions protect knees and ankles from the hard floor. Colors available are black, blue, denim, natural, purple, hemp, and organic. Only filling available is kapok. Sizes are medium, large, and jumbo. Prices range from $46-$71.50.

The Hugger Mugger Zafus Choice Yoga Meditation Cushion is round with pleated sides.
It supports a cross-legged or kneeling position. Filled with buckwheat hulls and a zippered, cotton cover. Black color is available. The retail price is $37.81. This zafu can be ordered at amazon.com.

Inflatable Portable Meditation Cushions are for the meditator on the go. They can be used on an airplane or in a car to support the lumbar region. This zafu can even be used for a sleeping pillow. Durable enough to be used outside, and at eleven ounces, it fits in a coat pocket when deflated. Colors available are black, deep purple, organic taupe, burgundy, slate, and sage. The price is $25.00, except organic taupe is $27.50.

Sources:
www.zafu.net
www.yogaaccessories.com
www.amazon.com