With its soft and fuzzy chenille exterior and “Be Here Now” inspiration signifying being present in your journey, this zafu cushion is an ideal accessory for your meditation practice. 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.
- Zafu meditation cushion by Buddha Groove in grey and balck
- Subtle be here now embroidery
- Durable chenille cover, soft to touch, and machine washable
- Measures 16 inches across, 5 inches high
- Handle on the side
- Weighs approximately 6 pounds
- Comes with a separate insert stuffed with buckwheat hulls harvested in the USA
design: A round, gently pleated zafu cushion in charcoal grey and black, with a softly worn-in chenille texture and the words "Be Here Now" embroidered across the crown in flowing script.
size: Measures 16 inches across and 5 inches high; weighs approximately 6 pounds.
material: Durable chenille cover with a buckwheat hull insert.
features: Removable insert filled with buckwheat hulls harvested in the USA, side carry handle, machine-washable cover, subtle embroidered "Be Here Now" detail, molds to your shape and holds it
care: Spot clean as needed, or remove the insert and machine wash the chenille cover on a gentle cycle.
disclaimer: As a textile piece with a natural buckwheat fill, slight variations in shading, texture, and firmness are normal from cushion to cushion.
Meaning & Intention
A zafu is one of the oldest tools in seated meditation, its round, firm shape designed to lift the hips just enough to let the spine find its natural, unforced alignment. The posture it supports isn't decorative — a stable base beneath you is what allows the rest of the body, and eventually the mind, to settle.
The words stitched into this one, "Be Here Now," borrow a phrase that has become shorthand for the entire aim of contemplative practice: to stop reaching backward into memory or forward into anticipation, and simply meet the moment that's already here. Placed at the center of the cushion, directly beneath where you sit, it functions less like decoration and more like a quiet instruction returned to every time you take your seat.
The grey and black palette keeps the object understated, so the cushion recedes and the practice it supports comes forward. It's a piece built to disappear into the background of a room and then, the moment you sit down on it, become the center of your attention.
Keeping a dedicated cushion in view — on a floor, in a corner, beside a bed — is its own quiet cue to sit, even for a few minutes. The zafu's job is simple: hold your posture so you don't have to think about your body, freeing you to actually arrive at whatever practice, breath, or stillness you came for.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and yoga practitioners seeking proper seated posture and support for daily practice
- Purpose: Seated meditation, breathwork, yoga and pranayama practice, floor seating, mindfulness rituals
- Suggested Mantra: Be here now.
- Intention: Presence, Grounding, Stillness
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra (Muladhara) — grounding and stability, echoed in the cushion's steady support of the seated base
Questions & Guidance
What is a zafu cushion used for?
A zafu is a round meditation cushion designed to elevate the hips slightly above the knees, helping the spine align naturally so you can sit comfortably for longer stretches of practice.
What is the cushion filled with?
It comes with a separate insert stuffed with buckwheat hulls harvested in the USA, which molds to your body's contours while still offering firm support.
Can I wash the cover?
Yes. The chenille cover is machine washable — simply remove the buckwheat insert first, then spot clean or wash the cover on a gentle cycle.
Is this cushion good for people new to meditation?
Absolutely. Its round shape and buckwheat fill support proper pelvic alignment, making it easier for beginners to hold a comfortable seated posture without straining the lower back or hips.
How portable is it?
It has a side handle for easy carrying, so you can move it between rooms or bring it along to a yoga class or group sit.
