Zafu Meditation Cushion Round Red

A red zafu meditation cushion is an easy way to mark out a meditation spot at home. This one is round, about 40cm across and 20cm high, and weighs about 2.8kg. It’s filled with buckwheat hulls and has a removable microfibre cotton cover with a handle on the outside.

People often start meditating on the couch or the bed, then find a firm cushion on the floor helps them stay upright and alert. The zafu is firm without being hard, and it doubles as a yoga bolster if you practise at home.

Specifications

How to use it

Choose a spot where you can leave the cushion out, and put a folded blanket or a zabuton under it if the floor is hard. Sit on the front of the zafu and cross your legs in front of you. Start with five or ten minutes.

If your legs go to sleep, try swapping which leg is in front each time you sit, or sit a little higher by plumping up the buckwheat. When you finish, straighten your legs out in front of you for a minute before you stand up.

When you’re not meditating, the zafu works as a footstool, a seat for stretching, or a prop under your knees during savasana.

Care

The microfibre cotton cover comes off for the washing machine. Wash it gently and air dry it. Buckwheat doesn’t like damp, so never wash the filled inner and don’t leave the cushion on a cold, wet floor. On a dry, sunny day you can air it outside for an hour or two.

Pair it with the zabuton floor cushion for a padded base, or look at the round black zafu if you prefer a darker colour. See everything in our yoga bolsters and cushions.

Shipping and returns

We send orders from our Wellington warehouse within 1 to 2 business days. The delivery cost and free shipping details for this item are shown next to the Add to cart button. To send something back, see our returns policy.