Choosing the best meditation cushion depends on your body, flexibility, and preferred posture.

If you sit cross-legged, a Zafu or V-Shaped Meditation Cushion can lift your hips and tilt your pelvis forward so your spine can align naturally.

If you like kneeling, a Zen Meditation Cushion turned on its side can support your shins and knees.

Our Meditation Cushion Guide compares sizes, shapes, and fillings so you can find the most comfortable seat for your practice.

• Zafu Meditation Cushion: Classic round cushion that lifts your hips and works well for most bodies in cross-legged sitting.
  
• V-Shaped Meditation Cushion: Crescent shape with a gentle slope to support hips and thighs; ideal if you need more leg support or sit for longer periods.
  
• Zen Meditation Cushion: Rectangular cushion with a wide surface area that can be used flat for sitting or turned on its side to support kneeling postures.

The Meditation Cushion Guide lists dimensions, weight, and features so you can compare all three styles side by side.

A Zabuton Meditation Pillow isn’t required, but it can make a big difference in comfort - especially for longer sessions.

Placing a Zafu, V-Shaped, or Zen Cushion on top of a Zabuton gives your ankles, knees, and shins a soft landing and helps reduce numbness or pressure points.

Many meditators find that a Zabuton + cushion combo lets them sit longer with less distraction from discomfort.

If you need a portable or space-saving option, the Sukasana Meditation Cushion or Zafuko® Yoga & Meditation Cushions are great choices. Sukasana is a small, lightweight bolster-style cushion that’s easy to carry and perfect for shorter or on-the-go meditations.

Zafuko cushions fold or roll to create different shapes and heights, making them versatile for travel, yoga practice, or small meditation corners at home.

Hugger Mugger meditation cushions are filled with cotton, buckwheat hulls, or kapok, depending on the style.

• Buckwheat hulls conform to your body and can be adjusted by adding or removing filling.
  
• Cotton offers a denser, more uniform feel that’s supportive and stable.
  
• Kapok is lightweight and slightly springy, similar to a firm yet airy pillow.

Most people feel comfortable with a cushion that gives 4–6 inches of height under the sit bones, which allows the pelvis to tilt slightly forward so the natural curves of the spine can stack easily.

If your hips or hamstrings are tight, you may want a taller cushion or to add a Zabuton or extra support under your seat.

The Meditation Cushion Guide lists the size of every cushion so you can choose the right amount of lift for your body.

Most Hugger Mugger meditation cushions feature durable, upholstery-grade covers. Many styles have zippered covers so you can spot-clean the fabric with a mild detergent and air-dry completely before using again.

Avoid soaking the inner filling or using harsh chemicals, as that can damage the fabric and shorten the life of your cushion.

Regular fluffing and gently redistributing the filling will help your cushion keep its shape and support.