Meditation and Yoga Supplies

Investing money in a bench, seat or cushion that you use just for meditation will demonstrate your commitment to the practice. Find something that feels comfortable but is also beautiful. Fall in love with what you sit on. This will help inspire you to use it.

Buddhist Meditation Techniques If you are not able to sit on the floor for one reason or another, use a chair. There is nothing wrong with using a chair to meditate. Let go of any notions that you will never be "good" at meditation if you can’t sit on the floor.

A zafu is a small round cushion that is wedged under the hips to create more ease in sitting. This position helps support the spine and helps bring the knees to the floor providing a stable base of support.

Using a zafu on the floor can be hard on your feet and knees so a zabuton, a large square cushion, can be placed underneath for comfort. Place a zafu towards the back of a zabuton so your feet and knees will be supported.

Yoga Meditation Chair Seiza benches can also be used if it is difficult to bend your knees fully. Today there are a wide variety of seats, chairs, cushions and benches that can provide support and greater ease in sitting.

Being comfortable is important as this will allow you to sit for longer periods of time.