This entry was posted on Jan 15, 2025 by Charlotte Bell.
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 take a seat 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 have you learnt you probably have 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? If that’s the case, the V-Formed Meditation Cushion is an effective selection for you. In case your knees are larger than your hip bones, the “legs” of the cushion gained’t be capable of assist your legs and knees. Attempt a zafu or Zen cushion as a substitute.
What Makes the V-Formed Cushion So Snug?
- Provides top underneath your pelvis in order that your backbone can keep its pure curves.
- The legs of the cushion give mild, steady assist to your thighs.
- The zippered opening within the cushion means that you can customise the quantity of natural buckwheat filling to your individual sitting place.
The V-Formed Cushions are lined in upholstery-grade materials in strong colours and prints. All are full of natural buckwheat and embrace a handy deal with for transport. These cushions are handmade in our Salt Lake Metropolis-based manufacturing plant.
On a private observe, I purchased my V-Formed Meditation Cushion from Hugger Mugger in 1998 and have used it day by day ever since. I’ve introduced this alongside to many lengthy meditation retreats and have at all times been very pleased I did. These cushions are an excellent funding and will provide you with a long time of consolation in your meditation follow.
About Charlotte Bell
Charlotte Bell found yoga in 1982 and commenced educating in 1986. Charlotte is the creator of Conscious Yoga, Conscious Life: A Information for On a regular basis Follow and Yoga for Meditators, each printed by Rodmell Press. Her third e-book 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 folks sextet Crimson Rock Rondo, whose DVD gained two Emmy awards.
