Spherical meditation cushions—zafus—are commonplace fare in most yoga and meditation areas. For many individuals, these cushions do the job. They elevate the pelvis to make it simpler to sit down with a relaxed, straight backbone. However for some, particularly for these with hip joints that simply externally rotate, the contact level the place your thighs hold off the sting of the cushion can get uncomfortable, particularly in lengthy sittings. That’s why Hugger Mugger designed the V-Formed Meditation Cushion.

How are you aware when you’ve got hip joints that externally rotate simply? Sit cross-legged on a folded blanket (3-5 inches thick). Are your knees decrease than your hip bones? In that case, the V-Formed Meditation Cushion is an effective alternative for you. In case your knees are larger than your hip bones, the “legs” of the cushion received’t be capable of assist your legs and knees. Strive a zafu or Zen cushion as a substitute.

What Makes the V-Formed Cushion So Comfy?

• Provides peak underneath your pelvis in order that your backbone can keep its pure curves.
• The legs of the cushion give mild, steady assist in your thighs.
• The zippered opening within the cushion permits you to customise the quantity of natural buckwheat filling to your personal sitting place.

The V-Formed Cushions are coated in upholstery-grade materials in strong colours and prints. All are full of natural buckwheat and embody a handy deal with for transport. These cushions are handmade in our Salt Lake Metropolis-based manufacturing plant.

On a private word, I purchased my V-Formed Meditation Cushion from Hugger Mugger in 1998 and have used it each day ever since. I’ve introduced this alongside to many lengthy meditation retreats and have at all times been very comfortable I did. These cushions are an excellent funding and offers you a long time of consolation in your meditation observe.

About Charlotte Bell

Charlotte Bell found yoga in 1982 and commenced instructing in 1986. Charlotte is the creator of Aware Yoga, Aware Life: A Information for On a regular basis Apply and Yoga for Meditators, each printed by Rodmell Press. Her third ebook is titled Hip-Wholesome Asana: The Yoga Practitioner’s Information to Defending the Hips and Avoiding SI Joint Ache (Shambhala Publications). She writes a month-to-month column for CATALYST Journal and serves as editor for Yoga U On-line. Charlotte is a founding board member for GreenTREE Yoga, a non-profit that brings yoga to underserved populations. A lifelong musician, Charlotte performs oboe and English horn within the Salt Lake Symphony and people sextet Pink Rock Rondo, whose DVD received two Emmy awards.