Nurture the body, feed the spirit. With its soft and fuzzy chenille exterior and an inspirational message embroidered on its handle, this zafu cushion is an ideal accessory for meditation and yoga. Its buckwheat filling molds easily to your contours while its round shape promotes comfortable posture and proper alignment of the pelvis during extended periods of sitting.
The cushion is available in four shimmering colors; grey, tan, aqua or soft orange.
- Chenille zafu cushion made exclusively by Buddha Groove
- “Feed the Spirit” embroidered on the cushion’s handle
- 100% polyester cover, cover is machine washable
- Measures 16 inches across, 5 inches high
- Weighs approximately 6 pounds
- Comes with a separate insert stuffed with chemically untreated buckwheat hulls harvested in the USA
- Cushion cover is made in India
This item is handcrafted. Variations in designs and colors are due to the handcrafted construction, making each piece unique and individual
design: A round, plush zafu meditation cushion in soft chenille velvet, gathered at the edge with a matching fabric handle embroidered with the words "Feed the Spirit."
size: Measures 16 inches across and 5 inches high; weighs approximately 6 pounds.
material: 100% polyester chenille cover; insert filled with chemically untreated buckwheat hulls harvested in the USA.
features: Embroidered "Feed the Spirit" message on the carry handle, buckwheat filling that molds to the body, round shape supports proper pelvic alignment, machine-washable cover, separate insert, available in grey, tan, aqua, and soft orange
care: Spot clean or machine wash the removable cover; air dry to preserve the chenille texture.
disclaimer: This cushion is handcrafted, so slight variations in color and shape are natural and make each one unique.
Meaning & Intention
The zafu, traditionally used in Zen sitting practice, is more than a cushion — it is a small elevated seat that says: settle here, be still, this posture matters. Its round form has long stood as a quiet echo of wholeness, a shape without beginning or end that supports the body while the mind turns inward.
The words stitched into this piece, "Feed the Spirit," reframe meditation as nourishment rather than discipline. Just as the body needs food, the spirit needs unhurried attention — a few minutes of upright stillness, breath returning to itself, thought softening its grip. The handle carries that reminder literally, so it travels with the cushion from room to room, or mat to mat.
The buckwheat filling adds its own quiet symbolism: an ancient, humble grain, and a filling that yields rather than resists. It shapes itself to the sitter instead of asking the sitter to conform to it — a small, physical lesson in the kind of gentle accommodation meditation itself asks for.
Set beside a favorite corner or altar, this zafu turns a patch of floor into a standing invitation to sit — even for five quiet minutes before the day begins or after it winds down. Its comfortable lift and stable round base make it easy to return to the same posture again and again, so that stillness becomes less of an event and more of a rhythm woven through ordinary days.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and yoga practitioners who want a supportive, comfortable seat for daily sitting practice
- Purpose: Meditation seating, yoga practice, floor seating, breathwork sessions, quiet reflection
- Suggested Mantra: I feed my spirit daily
- Intention: Grounding, Stillness, Self-Nourishment, Balance
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra
Questions & Guidance
What is a zafu cushion used for?
A zafu is a round meditation cushion designed to elevate and support the hips, making it easier to sit cross-legged with a straight spine for extended periods of practice.
What is the filling made of?
The insert is filled with chemically untreated buckwheat hulls harvested in the USA, which shift and mold to your body for customized support.
Is the cover removable and washable?
Yes, the 100% polyester chenille cover is machine washable, and the buckwheat insert is a separate piece that stays inside.
What colors is this cushion available in?
It comes in four shimmering shades: grey, tan, aqua, and soft orange.
Why do the cushions look slightly different from one another?
Each cushion is handcrafted, so small variations in color and shape occur naturally, making every piece one of a kind.
