Meditation cushions – gentle support for inner peace

During your meditation, you should be able to let go of all your thoughts—with each session, to-do lists, stress, and self-doubt fade further into the distance. But if your back is aching or your sitting bones are sore, it’s not so easy to relax. A meditation cushion provides relief and lets you find peace in a pleasant and comfortable way.

At YOGISTAR, you’ll find a wide selection of meditation cushions that provide the perfect foundation for your sessions. A variety of shapes, materials, and designs let you choose the perfect meditation cushion for your needs—from your personal moment of calm, which gently releases you from the stress of everyday life, to deep meditations and profound meditative experiences.

Meditation cushions for every taste at YOGISTAR

Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and imagine your mouse cursor gliding calmly but purposefully through our online shop, soon to reward you with the perfect meditation cushion. Free yourself from hard surfaces and awkward sitting positions, and finally find the peace you deserve: At YOGISTAR, you’ll find a wide selection of meditation cushions designed to provide stability and comfort for your practice.
The filling, made from natural spelt or buckwheat hulls, can be customized so you can easily find the most comfortable seating height for you. All you have to do is increase or decrease the amount of filling in your cushion. You’re also free to choose the look based on your mood. All cushions at YOGISTAR are made from durable and easy-care materials; shape and color are a matter of taste—whether it’s soothing blue, cheerful yellow, or an eye-catching floral print, our meditation cushions will make more than just your spine happy!

Wide selection of different shapes

Each cushion shape has its own unique benefits. 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 pressure when sitting cross-legged. Whether you’re meditating, practicing pranayama, or need a comfortable companion for events and kirtan evenings, meditation cushions from YOGISTAR support you in every situation. But comfortable seating—even over long periods—isn’t the only benefit a meditation cushion from our online shop can offer you. In fact, meditation cushions enhance your yoga and relaxation sessions in many other ways:

• ergonomic sitting position
• Relief for the spine and joints
• Lung expansion and free breathing
• promotes blood circulation
• Muscle tension is reduced

What are YOGISTAR meditation cushions made of?

To ensure you get the most enjoyment out of your cushion, we use 100 percent skin-friendly organic cotton. The durable, low-maintenance fabric is both soft and supple, so you can enjoy your meditation with all your heart. Our meditation cushions are filled with spelt or buckwheat hulls.

Why is an upright sitting posture important in meditation?

Meditation practices and techniques exist across a wide variety of traditions, and many of them have been passed down from ancient times. The upright sitting posture—that is, a sitting position with the spine straight—is a characteristic that runs like a common thread through the history of meditation. With the exception of specific forms of meditation, such as walking meditation or dynamic meditations involving movement, most forms of meditation share this basic posture as their preferred position.

Many yogis explain this from an energetic perspective (more specifically, by saying that energy flows through the nadis and chakras), while others attribute the preferred position more to physiological benefits. Most meditators can quickly confirm from their own experience that an upright sitting posture is most conducive to inner peace and concentration, whereas in a standing posture, for example, it is difficult to turn one’s gaze inward, and in a lying position, it is all too easy to fall asleep.

Since most people today have developed problematic posture patterns (due to a lack of exercise and, above all, daily screen work, which often involves a forward-leaning posture), many find it difficult to sit upright for any length of time. What is initially tiring is made easier with a meditation cushion. Meditation cushions support an upright sitting posture, which has repeatedly proven to be the most beneficial position for meditators.

Incidentally, this position is also highly recommended for pranayama exercises. It is, of course, equally suitable for mantra chanting, since breathing cannot flow freely in a hunched sitting posture, whereas sitting with an upright spine—which retains only its natural lordosis but is otherwise not rounded—promotes full-throated singing.

YOGISTAR: Meditation cushions, yoga accessories, and much more

Does all this sound great? Then feel free to check out our meditation cushion section, where the perfect one is already waiting for you. Look forward to a relaxing break with an upright and healthy back posture that takes your meditation to a whole new level. But be warned: Once you fall in love with your new cushion, it probably won’t stop there….

Because at YOGISTAR, you’ll also find all the other products you need for your yoga practice, as well as a wide selection of high-quality yoga clothing that’s perfectly suited to you and your practice. With years of experience in the yoga industry and a focus on quality and authenticity, we inspire yogis, yoginis, and even entire yoga studios alike. In our online shop, you’ll find everything you need—and everything you’ll love.

FAQ

Why do you need a meditation cushion?

A meditation cushion isn’t a must-have, but once you’ve tried it, you won’t want to be without it: Not only is it a comfortable surface to sit on, but it also offers numerous health benefits during your meditation, including proper spinal alignment, relief for your joints, improved blood circulation in your feet and legs, and easier breathing.

What types of meditation cushions are available?

Meditation cushions come in various shapes to provide optimal support for every sitting position. Small, round cushions give you plenty of legroom; flat cushions are best for the lotus position; and half-moon cushions allow for a comfortable cross-legged position. There are also extra-large cushions that offer exceptional comfort.

Are there other practices besides meditation for which a meditation cushion can be used?

A meditation cushion can be used not only for all forms of meditation practice, but also for pranayama sessions, mantra practice, and chanting—whenever you want to sit upright comfortably for a period of time!