| What is meditation? Meditation is defined as a | | | | filled with a buckwheat hull so that it conforms to |
| mental discipline when someone concentrates and | | | | your body. This cushion also comes in what is |
| focuses to think beyond the normal mind into a | | | | called a Zafu Round, which essentially does the |
| deeper state of relaxation. To get to that state, it | | | | same thing by giving the body the support it |
| is important to be sitting comfortably. Creating | | | | needs so you can meditate comfortably, it's just |
| that comfortable and unique place of ease has | | | | a round shape instead of a crescent shape. The |
| never been simpler with the use of the meditation | | | | Zafu Round is generally about 13 inches around |
| tools that are available today. These pieces will | | | | and 7 inches high. Choose whatever is most |
| not only get you to that state of relaxation | | | | comfortable for you. |
| quickly, they will help your body be able to let go | | | | Another tool that is used often in meditating is |
| of all of the stresses that you normally hold onto | | | | The Bamboo Meditation Bench. Made of |
| and allow you to meditate properly. | | | | earth-friendly bamboo, it provides a comfortable |
| There are a number of tools that are used and I | | | | alternative for people who have difficulty sitting |
| will explain each one to you and how you can | | | | crossed legged during meditation. The bench helps |
| benefit from using them in your meditation | | | | reduce knee, leg, ankle and back stress with |
| practices. Understanding what these tools are and | | | | effortless spine alignment. The bottom of the legs |
| how they are used is important for someone | | | | have a special curve that allows you to adjust |
| serious about meditation. | | | | spine and pelvic alignment easily. Legs fold up for |
| One of the most widely used meditation tools is | | | | easy storage and travel. Fantastic tool for your |
| the Zabuton Mat. This mat is usually about two | | | | meditation needs. |
| and a half feet square and three inches thick. | | | | The last option for the ultimate meditation |
| When sitting on this mat, it cushions your ankles | | | | experience is the meditation chair. These chairs |
| and legs during meditation and is comfortable for | | | | are specially made to be wide enough for the |
| hard or cold surfaces. The beauty of this mat is | | | | cross-legged position and are low to the ground, |
| that it is small enough to take anywhere, even on | | | | they are simply amazing and beautiful in your |
| vacation so your meditation practice can continue. | | | | home. They come with or without arms, it's a |
| Used in conjunction with the Zabuton Mat is the | | | | personal choice. Meditation chairs are usually made |
| Zafu Crescent Meditation Cushion. The Zafu | | | | of all natural materials and come with cushions for |
| Crescent is usually about 16 inches wide, 11 inches | | | | a more comfortable support. |
| deep and 7 inches high and has a unique | | | | If you are interested in the ultimate meditation |
| ergonomic design that provides spine alignment | | | | experience, these tools will help you get there. |
| for a comfortable and deeper meditation. It is | | | | |