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 rust orange
- 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 zafu meditation cushion in a rich rust-orange chenille, its top embroidered with the script phrase "Be Here Now" and its gathered pleated sides cinched around a sturdy carry handle.
size: Measures 16 inches across and 5 inches high; weighs approximately 6 pounds.
material: Durable chenille cover with a separate insert filled with USA-harvested buckwheat hulls.
features: "Be Here Now" embroidery, soft chenille texture, machine washable cover, side carry handle, buckwheat hull insert that molds to the body, round shape for pelvic alignment
care: Spot clean or machine wash the removable cover as needed and air dry to preserve the chenille texture.
disclaimer: As a fabric-covered, hand-filled cushion, slight variations in texture, hull settling, and embroidery placement are natural and part of its handmade character.
Meaning & Intention
"Be here now" is more than a phrase stitched in thread — it's an invitation, a gentle nudge back to the only moment that actually exists: this one. Rooted in contemplative traditions that prize presence over rumination, the words sit at the center of this cushion the way intention sits at the center of a meditation practice: quietly, but load-bearing.
The zafu form itself carries its own lineage of meaning. Its round shape has cradled seated practitioners for centuries, the buckwheat filling shifting to meet the body rather than asking the body to conform to it — a small daily lesson in yielding rather than forcing. The rust-orange hue echoes the warm earth tones long associated with grounding, vitality, and the steady burn of inner focus.
Together, color, form, and phrase point in the same direction: settle in, root down, and return — again and again — to now.
Set at the foot of the bed, in a reading nook, or on a dedicated corner of the floor, this zafu becomes a physical cue to pause — a seat that's always ready when five quiet minutes present themselves between meetings, after the kids are down, or first thing before the day gets loud.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and yoga practitioners seeking supportive, comfortable seating for daily practice
- Purpose: Seated meditation, yoga and pranayama practice, floor seating, gentle reminder for mindfulness, home altar or ritual space accent
- Suggested Mantra: Be here now
- Intention: Presence, Grounding, Calm, Focus
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra
Questions & Guidance
What is a zafu cushion used for?
A zafu is a round, firm meditation cushion that elevates the hips above the knees, supporting an upright spine and comfortable posture during seated meditation or yoga.
What is the cushion filled with?
It comes with a separate insert stuffed with buckwheat hulls harvested in the USA, which mold to your body while still offering firm support.
Is the cover removable and washable?
Yes, the durable chenille cover is soft to the touch and machine washable for easy care.
How large is the cushion?
It measures 16 inches across and 5 inches high, and weighs approximately 6 pounds.
Is it easy to carry from room to room?
Yes, a side handle makes it simple to move the cushion between your meditation space, yoga mat, or altar.
