The perfect meditation chair might not be a must-have to reap the rewards of meditation and mindfulness, but it’s a very useful addition for both beginners and advanced meditators.
Meditation is a habit that can truly make a world of difference to your everyday mood and experience.
Just 10 minutes a day invested in focusing on your breath is enough for some people to experience the lasting positive benefits of mindfulness. Others can comfortably spend hours in a state of intense focus and calm.
This is why meditation chairs can enable both beginner meditators and veterans to better their practise.
When getting started with meditation, even the slightest distraction can spark frustration and difficulty. How can you focus on your breath if your back is aching, or you can’t feel the circulation in your legs?
Veteran meditators may be better at detaching themselves from these frustrations, but if you are going to sit in the same position for a considerable amount of time, it needs to be geared towards your comfort too.
This is why there are so many benefits of a meditation chair. Not only does a comfortable place to sit help you stay focused, but also you are creating a dedicated meditation space and taking care of your mental health. This helps to solidify meditation as a habit.
If that’s all not convincing enough, your choice also serves as a really comfortable chair for you or visitors to sit on as you relax!
Below you’ll find the list of the best meditation chairs and cushions to meditate comfortably.
This Present Mind Cushion is a really well-reviewed and affordable meditation chair option, topping amazon’s “meditation cushions” best-sellers at time of review.
The cushion provides great support to the pelvis and knees, allowing you to focus on your practise without slowly feeling your bum go numb. The lack of a back also encourages you to actively maintain a good posture.
If you’re worried the cushion looks too chunky, you don’t have to! You can also tailor the height and hardness of the cushion by adjusting the filling inside.
Price at time of review = £29.90
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Meditating without solid back support is a real deal-breaker for some.
This Malu folding meditation chair offers arguably the best support out of this list, and the portable factor is a real plus. Keep it in the car boot or in the corner at the office, and break it out whenever a chair isn’t readily available.
The price does set it as one of the most expensive options on this list… but can you really put a price on good posture and maintaining feeling in your bum?
Price at time of review = £49.99
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Thailand is home to approximately 64 million buddhists. It’s no surprise then that they have already designed arguably the smartest meditation chair out there.
This foldable thai mattress has SO MANY applications and forms, and also comes in various sizes.
You can create a super meditation cushion, or fashion a triangle for back support. Then after you have had a super relaxed meditation session, you can fold it up… Or just sleep on it, since it is a mattress after all.
Price at time of review = £79.99 (190*50cm)
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The Malu chair already mentioned above is great for luxury, but a bit pricy.
This Nnewvante option also offers great comfort, but is more compact and reasonably priced.
The back cushion is adjustable too, so you can make it super upright or a little more relaxed. It also folds fully flat, but is not as space-efficient as the Highlander chair below.
Price at time of review = £56.99
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Are you planning to build a peaceful Zen Garden, complete with koi fish, beautiful plants and trickling water features?
Then this bench pretty much sells itself, and there’s not much I need to say.
For everyone else who prefers to meditate knees-first and sitting back on their heels, this bench will provide some welcome structure and support.
Because blood circulation doesn’t come easy to everyone.
Price at time of review = £39.00
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The crescent shape of this pillow will suit some meditators more than the fully round one mentioned earlier in this article – either because the shape is more aesthetically pleasing, or for practicality since you can perch in the slight gap.
The reviews on this cushion challenge the Present Mind option too, with a blinding 4.8/5 stars at the time of review. It has just as much functionality with adjustable height and padding, and washable covers.
A great option with a calming shape, however it is strangely slightly more expensive despite you actually getting less cushion.
Price at time of review = £32.95
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The Highlander chair is a perfect portable option, and also great for those with limited space. It can easily fold up and be lovingly crammed into a wardrobe, corner or car boot.
If you want a meditation chair with an actual back as opposed to a cushion, this Highlander chair ticks that box well.
Price at time of review = £17.42
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More meditation chair options worth considering:
8. Basaho Classic Zafu Meditation Cushion
Really closely matched with the other two Zafu meditation cushions on this list, this could be a preferable option for you.
Price at time of review: £28.95
9. Handelsturm Pillow Block, Thai Design
Perfect for meditation AND yoga, this block has so many practical uses. It’s less bulky and expensive than every other option on this list too!
Price at time of review: £18.88
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