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 turquoise blue and black
- 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
- Pair it with a coordinating Zabuton, sold separately
design: A round zafu meditation cushion in heathered turquoise blue and black chenille, with the phrase "Be Here Now" embroidered across the top in flowing script and a gathered black side panel with a carry handle.
size: Measures 16 inches across and 5 inches high; weighs approximately 6 pounds.
material: Durable chenille textile exterior with a separate buckwheat hull insert.
features: Be Here Now embroidery, soft chenille cover, machine washable, side carry handle, removable buckwheat-filled insert, round shape for postural support
care: Spot clean or machine wash the outer cover as needed, and let it air dry fully before reinserting the buckwheat filling.
disclaimer: As a textile piece with a natural buckwheat hull filling, slight variations in hull settling and cushion firmness are normal and part of its handmade character.
Meaning & Intention
"Be here now" is one of the simplest and hardest instructions in any contemplative tradition: stop rehearsing the past, stop rehearsing the future, and meet this exact breath. Embroidering the phrase directly onto a meditation cushion turns a piece of furniture into a standing reminder — the moment you lower yourself onto it, the words are already doing their work before a single mantra is spoken.
The zafu's round, gently domed shape has one job: to tilt the pelvis forward just enough that the spine can stack itself naturally, vertebra over vertebra, without strain. There's a quiet symbolism in that engineering. A body that isn't fighting gravity settles faster into stillness, and a mind that isn't managing discomfort has more room to simply notice what's here. Turquoise blue, filling the cushion's crown, has long been associated with clarity, open communication, and calm waters — a visual echo of the settled, sky-like mind that sitting practice aims for.
Black, wrapped around the base like a stable foundation, grounds the lighter blue above it — the same relationship the cushion asks of its sitter: rooted below, open above. Together, the colors and the words form a small, complete teaching in fabric — presence held up by stability.
Keeping this cushion in view — on a meditation corner, a yoga mat, or simply propped against a wall — turns the reminder into a daily habit rather than a special occasion. Its handle makes it easy to move to a sunlit spot for morning sitting or tuck away afterward, so the practice can travel with the day instead of being confined to one fixed place.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and yoga practitioners who want a supportive, comfortable seat with a built-in reminder to stay present
- Purpose: Seated meditation, yoga and breathwork sessions, floor seating, home altar or meditation corner accent
- Suggested Mantra: Be here now
- Intention: Presence, Grounding, Calm, Clarity
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra (Muladhara) — the grounded, stable seat that presence practice grows from
Questions & Guidance
What is a zafu cushion used for?
A zafu is a round meditation cushion designed to lift and tilt the pelvis slightly forward, helping the spine align naturally so you can sit comfortably for longer periods without slouching or straining.
What is the cushion filled with?
It comes with a separate insert filled with buckwheat hulls, which mold to your body's shape while still offering firm, stable support.
Is the cover washable?
Yes, the chenille cover is machine washable — simply remove the buckwheat insert first and wash the outer cover on its own.
How big is this cushion?
It measures 16 inches across and 5 inches high, and weighs approximately 6 pounds.
Does it come with a zabuton mat?
No, the zabuton (the flat floor mat often paired with a zafu) is sold separately, so you can choose whether to add one.
