Maybe I'm weird, but I like to sit on the floor when I work on my laptop. After years sitting at a desk and using various 'ergonomic' desk chairs, I always had hip/back/shoulder issues. I find I enjoy sitting cross-legged and I have less pain and issues than sitting in a chair. However, cushioning is important! I had a Zabuton once before that I got off of Amazon but it wasn't as nice as this one! The velvet material is sooooo soft and the lavender color is beautiful! I feel the cushion thickness is just right and it's soft enough, not too stiff (like my old one was). AND..... the cover has a zipper so it can be removed and washed. That is a HUGE plus. (I split something on my last one and it was completely ruined.) It's pretty, it's soft, it's comfortable AND washable. I'm happy! :-) Read more
I am so thrilled to have this mat--I purchased the matching cushion--aesthetically it is really pleasing to the eye---almost starts your meditation practice before you decide to sit--at least it is an excellent visual to encourage you to sit for your practice. It is very comfortable and made very well--the fabric is sturdy. If I had one concern it would be when it comes time to launder it--the seams are only single stitched vs double stitch--just means you will need to be mindful to handwash and hang dry when the time comes to clean. I am enjoying my purchase every single day. Kim Read more
I do not typically review products, but I felt compelled to say a quick line of gratitude for this cushion. I have meditated for years and will find a way to do it no matter where I am, no matter the substrate. While I can make anything work, I longed for an indulgent surface to consider my very own sacred space. After going back and forth about buying this cushion, I finally did. I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER! It is so plush and soft and the color is just delightful. I am so grateful for this cushion and the feeling of self-honoring that comes up every time I sit on it. If you buy one too, get ready to have a really enjoyable sitting. Read more
Almost perfect, but it's tremendous cat fur magnet. It will never look pristine if you have cats. It's easy to vacuum off the cat fur and litter, but it'll be back in about 20 minutes. Otherwise, love it. The cat fur issue is making me consider other options for cushion for another part of the house, but would likely buy again. Read more
I love my meditation pillow. After weeks of looking around and reading reviews-falling in love with another item, only to read the bad reviews I was losing hope of finding the right meditation pillow. I’ve had severe spine pain all my life, and in bad days my neck pain starts up as well. My posture is horrible-and me knees cannot take sitting for long durations. So finding the right one, and large enough was very difficult. The reviews were amazing and felt so real and honest, I had to try it out. My wife saw this on Amazon, and I just knew this one was the one for me. I’m hoping to improve my meditations while causing minimal pain to my body. Thank you so much for a wonderful product. I’ll keep you guys posted. 🙏🏻 Martin Read more
It is a well made meditation mat with a removable cover that can be easily washed, this is an important feature that I look for all of my furnishings. The inside cushion is filled with cotton in a cotton fabric cover. I use this mat for my floor dining set up. The mat is wide enough for perfect coverage when sitting in a cross-legged position. The cotton cushioning is sufficient for me but I am used to sitting on harder surfaces on the floor. I know that the product description gives a thickness of 2.5 inch but once you sit on it, the mat will compress and perhaps one will be an inch from the actual floor. This isn't an issue for me from a comfort point of view but I can see this not being comfortable for some people. The advantage of cotton cushions is that the body stays still which is not the case with say foamed cushion pads or mats that are thicker. Read more
This meditation mat is soft, easy to fold up and cushions my ankles and feet in sitting meditation. The size is great, and the softness comes from the velvety fabric and the material used for padding. It's not foam as many mats like this are. It is slippery and best used on a carpet or rug. The color grey is lovely. Read more
They should not call this a Zabuton. Zabutons are traditional Japanese mats used in Buddhist centers throughout the world. A plump round cushion called a Zafu is traditionally placed in the center of the Zabuton. The round cushion and the mat, used together, facilitate sitting. Meditators buy Zabutons for their homes, and I suppose the Zafu could be dispensed with. But it is generally recognized (even in the yoga world) that having your bum propped is desirable when you wish to maintain an erect posture. (The lotus posture is very popular for meditation, of course; this involves sitting on the edge of the Zafu with knees resting on the Zabuton.) Anyway, this so-called meditation mat is simply not thick or dense enough to provide comfort - at least, not on a wood floor. Authentic Zabutons can be found online, but I balked at paying the higher price, hoping that this product would do. Nope - I'm out of luck! Read more
