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Gaiam Zafu Organic Cotton Meditation Cushion Pillow
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Zafu meditation cushion. Clinical validation: Not applicable. Stated accuracy: Not applicable.
Direct answer: is the Gaiam Zafu Organic Cotton Meditation Cushion Pillow right for you?
The adjustable fill is the feature, not the fabric.
Gaiam Zafu Organic Cotton Meditation Cushion Pillow
Editorial verdict
Grounded in published specifications
Summary verdict: The adjustable fill is the feature, not the fabric. The seat has to be high enough that your hips sit above your knees, because that is what lets the pelvis tilt forward and the spine stack without effort -- and the right height depends on your hip flexibility, not on anything the manufacturer can know. Buckwheat hulls can be poured out through the zip until it is right; foam cushions cannot be adjusted at all.
Who should buy this
Anyone sitting to meditate who needs the seat height matched to their own flexibility.
Who should avoid this
Anyone wanting a light, packable cushion -- buckwheat fill makes this heavy.
Key strengths
- Buckwheat fill can be removed through the zip to set the exact seat height
- Hulls conform to the sit bones instead of compressing flat like foam
- Organic cotton cover comes off and machine washes
Limitations
- 1.9 kg is heavy to carry to a class
- Buckwheat hulls rustle audibly when you shift position
- Hulls compress over a few years and need topping up
Technical specifications
- Fill
- Buckwheat hulls, removable through a zip to set the height
- Type
- Zafu meditation cushion
- Brand
- Gaiam
- Cover
- Organic cotton, removable and machine washable
- Diameter
- 36 cm
- Warranty
- 1 Year Official Brand Warranty
- Model SKU
- 05-62341
- Seat height
- About 15 cm as supplied
- Connectivity
- None
- Power source
- Not applicable
- Stated accuracy
- Not applicable
- Stored readings
- Not applicable
- Measurement range
- Seat height approximately 15 cm, adjustable by removing fill
- Regulatory status
- Not a notified medical device
- Why height matters
- The hips must sit above the knees for the pelvis to tilt forward; too low and the lower back rounds
- Clinical validation
- Not applicable
Product overview
The adjustable fill is the feature, not the fabric. The seat has to be high enough that your hips sit above your knees, because that is what lets the pelvis tilt forward and the spine stack without effort -- and the right height depends on your hip flexibility, not on anything the manufacturer can know. Buckwheat hulls can be poured out through the zip until it is right; foam cushions cannot be adjusted at all.
Key capabilities
- Clinical validation: Not applicable
- Regulatory status: Not a notified medical device
- Stated accuracy: Not applicable
- Measurement range: Seat height approximately 15 cm, adjustable by removing fill
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gaiam Zafu Organic Cotton Meditation Cushion Pillow worth buying?
The adjustable fill is the feature, not the fabric.
What is the warranty and return policy for the Gaiam Zafu Organic Cotton Meditation Cushion Pillow?
1 Year Official Brand Warranty. Returns: 7 Days Replacement Guarantee.
Who is the Gaiam Zafu Organic Cotton Meditation Cushion Pillow best suited for?
Anyone sitting to meditate who needs the seat height matched to their own flexibility.
Who should avoid the Gaiam Zafu Organic Cotton Meditation Cushion Pillow?
Anyone wanting a light, packable cushion -- buckwheat fill makes this heavy.
Sample reviews
3 reviewsThese are illustrative, not customer reviews.
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Mean of 3 samples
- 5 ★1
- 4 ★1
- 3 ★0
- 2 ★1
- 1 ★0
- 4 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Gaiam Zafu Organic Cotton Meditation Cushion Pillow
Happy with it, but go in informed
Buckwheat fill can be removed through the zip to set the exact seat height. The one thing to know before ordering: 1.9 kg is heavy to carry to a class. To be fair that is written on the product page. I skimmed past it and had to rearrange things afterwards.
Kavya R.Sample5 found this helpful - 2 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Gaiam Zafu Organic Cotton Meditation Cushion Pillow
Not the product’s fault, but be warned
Genuinely my own fault. Posting so somebody else does not repeat it. The listing says who should avoid this: Anyone wanting a light, packable cushion — buckwheat fill makes this heavy. That was my situation and I ordered anyway. It does what it says on the page — it just was not the thing I needed.
Anil G.Sample13 found this helpful - 5 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Gaiam Zafu Organic Cotton Meditation Cushion Pillow
Checked the power source claim
I compared four of these on paper before ordering, so the line I actually checked was "Power source". The page says Not applicable, and that is what turned up. Buckwheat fill can be removed through the zip to set the exact seat height.
Priya M.Sample3 found this helpful