The holiday season is upon us, so it’s once again time for the “12 Days of Stillness” sale to highlight some of our favorite products! Find a meaningful gift for yourself or a loved one this year — at a great discount. Each day from December 4-15, we will offer a discount on a different… Read more »
Category: Meditation Cushions
Meditation and Mindfulness Holiday Gift Guide – 2024
This holiday season, do something different: share a gift that will inspire action. Our 2024 Meditation and Mindfulness Holiday Gift Guide is filled with thoughtful, intentionally crafted products. Founded by Buddhist monks, Still Sitting takes pride in offering meditation cushions and clothing designed and made right here in Washington. We also offer a wide range… Read more »
Kapok or buckwheat in your zafu
It’s the eternal question: Which zafu stuffing — kapok or buckwheat? When choosing your zafu meditation cushion, what goes inside is just as important as the fabric surrounding it. Yes, you can put almost anything inside a zafu, and over the centuries, Buddhist monks have, but the two best options today are kapok and buckwheat.… Read more »
What is a gomden?
The gomden or “Tibetan seat” is a firm, rectangular cushion that offers a meditation alternative to the more widely-used zafu. Everyone’s body is unique, so it’s important to find a style of cushion that works for you. This can make the difference between deep practice and meditation marred by distraction and discomfort. If you are… Read more »
Kapok fiber: a sustainable cotton alternative
Derived from the pods of the ceiba pentandra tree, kapok is a fluffy, cotton-like natural fiber that has historically been used in upholstery, furniture, and meditation cushions. Its soft, buoyant composition (weighing one-eighth the weight of cotton) makes it both comfortable and supportive to sit on. In addition to these qualities, kapok has also become… Read more »
What is a zabuton?
In the Zen tradition, seated meditation requires two cushions: a zafu and a zabuton. If you go into almost any meditation center, you’ll see these two cushions paired together, lined up in neat, parallel rows for students. Today, a variety of traditions and practices beyond Zen use these cushions. However, zafus, those puffy, cloud-like seats,… Read more »
What is a zafu?
When you meditate, you must, almost invariably, sit on something. Thus the idea of a meditation cushion was born: an inconspicuous accessory that can not only improve posture, but also offer a modicum of comfort. Whether you practice Buddhism or are merely dipping your toes into meditation, you are likely to encounter a squat, circular… Read more »
The ’12 Days Of Stillness’ Sale
The holiday season is upon us and we are bringing back our “12 Days of Stillness” sale to highlight some of our favorite products. Find a meaningful gift for yourself or a loved one this year — at a great discount. Each day from December 1-12, we will offer a discount on a different product.… Read more »
Meditation Gifts: Holiday Shopping Guide 2023
Looking for meaningful gift for a meditator this holiday season? Our holiday shopping guide for 2023 has meditation gifts for everyone, whether you are just getting into meditation practice or have years of experience. This holiday season, do something different: buy a gift that will last a lifetime and inspire action. Take that first step… Read more »
Beyond The Zafu: Exploring Other Meditation Cushion Options
Finding the right meditation cushion is essential for your practice. But which one is right for you? The classic round zafu is perfect for most people, but there are plenty of other options to try. Come with us and we’ll go beyond the zafu and explore some of our more uncommon meditation cushions that can… Read more »
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