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 cushion cover has feel of sturdy denim but comes in three solid colors that blend easily into any modern interior. Choose from classic navy, burgundy (plum) or orange.
- Twill weave cotton Zafu cushion
- Striped cover is 100% cotton
- Cushion is 16 inches across, 5 inches high
- Weighs approximately 6-7 pounds
- Separate cotton insert, stuffed with buckwheat hulls harvested in USA
- Cushion cover is made in India
design: A round, pleated meditation cushion in sturdy cotton twill, gently domed with a side carry handle and offered in classic navy, deep burgundy, or bright orange.
size: 16 inches across, 5 inches high; weighs approximately 6-7 pounds.
material: 100% cotton twill weave cover with a separate cotton insert stuffed with buckwheat hulls.
features: zip-off cover for easy cleaning, side carry handle, buckwheat hull fill that molds to your shape, pleated construction for a stable base, available in three colorways
care: Unzip and spot clean or hand wash the cotton cover as needed, then air dry; the buckwheat-filled insert itself should not be washed.
disclaimer: Because the insert is filled with natural buckwheat hulls, fill level, firmness, and shape may settle slightly with use over time.
Meaning & Intention
The zafu takes its name from a Japanese word meaning simply "sitting cushion," and its round form has anchored seated meditation across Zen and Buddhist traditions for centuries. Lifting the hips slightly above the knees, the zafu tilts the pelvis forward just enough to let the spine stack naturally, so the body can hold stillness without strain. The shape itself becomes a quiet teaching: a circle with no beginning or end, echoing the wholeness practitioners seek in stillness.
Buckwheat hulls have long been the fill of choice for these cushions because they hold their structure rather than compress flat, offering firm, breathable support that yields just enough to meet the body where it is. There's a symbolism in that responsiveness: grounded but not rigid, stable but adaptable, much like the steadiness meditation itself asks us to cultivate.
The color you choose can carry its own quiet intention. Navy suggests depth and calm introspection, burgundy speaks to grounded strength, and orange recalls the saffron robes traditionally worn by Buddhist monks, a color long associated with renunciation, humility, and awakened attention.
Set in a corner of a bedroom, a sunlit reading nook, or beside a small altar, this cushion turns an ordinary patch of floor into a place your body recognizes as time to slow down. Reaching for it each morning or evening becomes part of the practice itself, a small, physical cue that it's time to sit, breathe, and return to center before the day pulls you elsewhere.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: meditators, yoga practitioners, and anyone building or deepening a home seated-meditation practice
- Purpose: seated meditation, zazen practice, yoga and stretching support, floor seating for altar or ritual space, mindfulness practice
- Suggested Mantra: Still body, quiet mind
- Intention: Stillness, Grounding, Balance, Focus
- 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, stable seated meditation or yoga practice.
What is the cushion filled with?
It's filled with buckwheat hulls inside a separate cotton insert. The hulls mold to your body while still providing firm, supportive structure, unlike foam that flattens over time.
Can I wash the cover?
Yes. The outer twill cover zips off completely from the insert, so it can be spot cleaned or hand washed and air dried separately.
What colors is this cushion available in?
It comes in three solid colorways: classic navy, deep burgundy (plum), and bright orange.
Is this cushion good for beginners?
Yes. The firm, stable lift it provides makes cross-legged sitting more comfortable for new meditators, while experienced practitioners appreciate the support for longer sits.
