Mindfulness Meditation Cushions: Zafu & Zabuton

Ideya Inc.

Mindfulness Meditation Cushion

Posture is Key in Meditation.

Experience comfortable sitting with our specially designed Zafu meditation cushion and Zabuton mat, ensuring the correct posture for effective meditation. Meditation, often called “mental strength training,” requires daily practice to achieve clarity, resilience, and stability. Our Zafu and Zabuton are designed to make this practice as comfortable as possible, minimizing physical discomfort.

When I first started meditation, I had a hard time finding a meditation cushion that wouldn’t flatten and wear out so quickly. So, I decided to use buckwheat hulls, a traditional Japanese pillow material known for its durability. This inspired me to create our Zafu and Zabuton cushions, made possible with the help of over 130 backers through crowdfunding. These cushions were designed with long meditation sessions in mind and cater to the needs of fellow meditators.

Tailored for Comfort

Our Zafu is filled with buckwheat hulls instead of the commonly used cotton, allowing it to adjust to your sitting posture and provide support for extended periods. The Zabuton, filled with traditional Japanese cotton batting, prevents discomfort from sitting on hard floors, making long meditation sessions less stressful on your body and more manageable.

Uses buckwheat hulls, a natural, ancient Japanese material.

Traditional Japanese Materials with a Modern Twist

Breathable Comfort
Zafu is stuffed with buckwheat hulls, which are used by the Japanese for pillows. Buckwheat hulls have excellent moisture absorption properties, so they do not become stuffy even after sitting for long periods of time.

Naturally Cleaned & Hand-Selected
Because buckwheat hulls are a natural material, they often attract insects. The buckwheat hulls we use are washed in hot water to remove any insects without the need for medicine, and then sifted by hand to remove leftover buckwheat seeds, foreign substances, and broken and small buckwheat hulls. The product is made through careful human hands with an emphasis on natural washing.

Soft Traditional Cotton Comfort
The inside of "Zabuton" is made of traditional Japanese futon cotton, which is soft and fluffy to the touch, further enhancing the seating comfort.

Separate Cover and Inner Bag
The cover and inner bag are separate. The inner bag has a zipper so that all the buckwheat hulls can be removed and the inner bag can be washed.

Modern Design That Blends into Your Interior

Zafu for meditation includes "ZAFU Ying Yang" with a yin-yang pattern image and "ZAFU Lotus" with a flower-like image.

Zafu Ying Yang" is very difficult to sew because of its many curves, making it a unique design. ZAFU Lotus" is a design that uses a lot of gathers, and the fluffy feeling is made to look like a lotus. The small circle in the middle is the key point.

Zabuton is available in seven colors to match Zafu. By adding a gusset to the cover, the cushion, unlike most zabuton, is high to the edge, and its slightly horizontal size is just right when you sit on the floor. The zabuton can be used as a zabuton for meditation as well as for everyday floor life.

Both designs are comfortable to leave in a room and are popular in mindfulness classes in New York City.

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