This zafu cushion is the perfect accessory for meditation and yoga practice. This cushion is filled with buckwheat hulls that mold easily to your contours while providing firm, stable support. The round shape promotes comfortable posture and proper alignment of the pelvis during extended sitting. A handle is attached to the side and the cover zips off to allow for easy cleaning and maintenance. The grey and white striped cover goes easily with any modern interior.
- Grey and white striped zafu meditation cushion
- Striped cover is 100% cotton, machine wash
- Cushion is 16 inches across, 5 inches high
- Weighs approximately 6 pounds
- Separate cotton insert stuffed with buckwheat hulls harvested in USA
- Cushion cover is made in India
design: A round, pleated zafu cushion tailored in a fine grey and white striped cotton, with a side carry handle and gently gathered edges that give it its classic meditation-hall silhouette.
size: 16 inches across, 5 inches high; weighs approximately 6 pounds.
material: 100% cotton cover; insert stuffed with buckwheat hulls.
features: Zip-off cover for easy washing, side carry handle, buckwheat hull fill that molds to your seat, pleated construction for a stable, elevated base
care: Unzip and machine wash the cotton cover; spot clean the buckwheat insert and air it out occasionally to keep it fresh.
disclaimer: As a natural fiber, fill volume and cushion firmness may vary slightly and will settle gently with regular use.
Meaning & Intention
The zafu has anchored seated meditation for centuries, its round form echoing the wheel of practice turning steadily inward. Sitting atop one lifts the hips just enough to tilt the pelvis forward, letting the spine find its natural, effortless stack — the body settled so the mind is free to do its work.
The buckwheat hull fill carries its own quiet meaning: unlike foam, it yields and reshapes itself to you each time you sit, a small daily reminder that stillness is not rigidity but responsiveness. Grey and white have long been paired in contemplative spaces for their calm, unadorned neutrality — a palette that recedes so the practice can come forward.
Even the pleats hold intention. Structured yet soft, they hold their shape sit after sit, much like a steady practice holds its shape through the noise of daily life.
Set it in a quiet corner, by a window, or at the foot of your bed, and the zafu becomes an open invitation — a physical cue that says it's time to sit, breathe, and return to yourself, even if only for a few minutes between the demands of the day.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and yoga practitioners building or deepening a seated floor practice
- Purpose: Meditation, yoga, pranayama, floor seating, quiet reading corners
- Suggested Mantra: Root down, rise within
- Intention: Grounding, Stillness, Balance, Calm
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra (Muladhara)
Questions & Guidance
What is a zafu cushion used for?
A zafu is a round meditation cushion that lifts and tilts the hips slightly forward, helping align the spine for comfortable, extended seated practice.
Why is it filled with buckwheat hulls?
Buckwheat hulls shift and mold to your body's contours while still providing firm, stable support, making them a favorite fill for traditional meditation cushions.
How do I clean the cushion?
The striped cotton cover zips off and is machine washable; simply spot clean the buckwheat insert and let it air out from time to time.
Is this cushion easy to move around the house?
Yes, it includes a side carry handle so you can easily bring it from your meditation corner to your yoga mat or reading nook.
Will the cushion lose its shape over time?
The buckwheat fill settles naturally with use, which most practitioners find only improves how well it conforms to their seated posture.
