Meditation cushion – gently supported for inner peace
During your meditation, you should be able to let go of all thoughts - with each practice, to-do lists, stress and self-doubt will recede further into the distance. But if your back hurts or your sitting bones hurt, it is not so easy to relax. A meditation cushion can help and let you relax comfortably.
At YOGISTAR you will find a large selection of different meditation cushions that offer you the perfect basis for your sessions. Different shapes, materials and designs give you the opportunity to choose the perfect meditation cushion for your needs - for your personal moment of rest that gently releases you from the stress of everyday life, through to deep meditations and profound meditation experiences.
Meditation cushions for every taste at YOGISTAR
Close your eyes, take a deep breath and imagine how your mouse pointer glides calmly but firmly through our online shop, soon to reward you with the perfect meditation cushion. Free yourself from hard surfaces and crooked sitting positions and finally find the peace you deserve: At YOGISTAR you can expect a large selection of different meditation cushions that offer you stability and comfort in your practice.
The filling made of sustainable spelt or buckwheat husks can be individually adjusted so that you can easily find the most comfortable seat height for you. All you have to do is increase or decrease the amount of filling in your cushion. You can also choose the look as you please. All cushions at YOGISTAR are made of robust and easy-care materials, shape and color are a matter of taste - whether relaxing blue, good-mood yellow or a striking floral print, our meditation cushions don't just make your spine happy!
Large selection of different shapes
Each cushion shape has its own individual advantages. Small, round cushions give you plenty of legroom and are excellent for supporting your yoga practice, flat cushions support your lotus position and a comfortable half-moon shape relieves you when sitting cross-legged. Whether you are meditating, practicing pranayama or need a comfortable companion for events and kirtan evenings, meditation cushions from YOGISTAR support you in every situation. But sitting comfortably, even for longer periods of time, is not the only advantage that a meditation cushion from our online shop can guarantee you. In fact, meditation cushions make your yoga and relaxation sessions more enjoyable in many other ways:
- ergonomic sitting position
- Relief of spine and joints
- Expansion of the lungs and free breathing
- promotes blood circulation
- Muscle cramps are reduced
What are YOGISTAR meditation cushions made of?
To ensure that you get the most enjoyment out of your cushion, we use 100 percent skin-friendly organic cotton. The robust, easy-care fabric is also soft and cuddly, so that you can enjoy your meditation with all your heart. The filling of our meditation cushions is spelt or buckwheat husks.
Why is an upright sitting posture important in meditation?
Meditation practices and techniques exist in a wide variety of traditions, and many of them have been handed down from very ancient times. The upright sitting posture, ie a sitting position with an upright spine, is a characteristic that runs like a thread through the history of meditation. With the exception of special forms of meditation such as walking meditation or dynamic meditations in motion, most meditations have this basic posture in common as their preferred position.
Many yogis explain this with energetic aspects (more precisely, with the fact that energies are moved through the nadis and the chakras), others justify the preferred position with physiological advantages. Most meditators can quickly confirm from their own experience that an upright sitting position is also most conducive to inner peace and concentration, while it is difficult to turn your gaze inwards in a standing position, and it is all too easy to fall asleep in a lying position.
Since most people today have developed problematic posture patterns (for example due to a lack of exercise and especially due to daily screen work, which often involves a forward-leaning posture), many find it difficult to sit upright for a certain period of time. What is initially strenuous is made easier with a meditation cushion. Meditation cushions support the upright sitting posture, which has repeatedly proven to be the most beneficial position for meditators.
Such a position is also highly recommended for pranayama exercises. It is also of course suitable for mantra chanting, because in a curved sitting position the breath cannot flow freely, whereas a seat with an upright spine that only has its natural lordosis but is otherwise not rounded promotes full-bodied singing.
YOGISTAR: Meditation cushions, yoga accessories and much more
Does that all sound really good? Then take a look at our meditation cushion section, where the perfect model is waiting for you. Look forward to a relaxing break with an upright and healthy back posture that will take your meditation to a new level. But be careful: once you fall in love with your new cushion, it probably won't just stay that way...
At YOGISTAR you will also find all other products for your yoga practice as well as a large selection of high-quality yoga clothing that is a perfect fit for you and your practice. With many years of experience in the yoga segment and a focus on sustainability, quality and authenticity, we inspire yogis, yoginis and entire yoga studios alike. In our online shop you will find everything you need and will love.
FAQ
What do you need a meditation cushion for?
A meditation cushion is not a must, but once you've tried it, you won't want to do without it: Not only is it a comfortable surface, but it also offers you numerous health benefits during your meditation, including healthy back posture, relief of the joints, improved blood circulation in the feet and legs, and easier breathing.
What types of meditation cushions are there?
Meditation cushions come in different shapes so that they can provide optimal support for every sitting position. With small, round cushions you benefit from optimal legroom, flat cushions are best for the lotus position and half-moon cushions allow you to sit cross-legged comfortably. There are also extra-large cushions that offer particularly high levels of comfort.
Are there other practices besides meditation for which one can use a meditation cushion?
A meditation cushion can be used not only for any form of meditation practice, but also for pranayama sessions, mantra practice and chanting - whenever you want to sit comfortably upright for a certain period of time!
