Meditation pillows - why and how to use them

Science has finally caught up with the wisdom of the ages. Meditation is simply beneficial physically, mentally and spiritually. It has a lot of positive consequences, such as better adaptability to stress and thus coping with stressful situations, support of self-confidence, peaceful and better sleep, positive effect on heart activity, easier concentration and strengthening of the immune system's ability to suppress stress. Supporting self-confidence is abstract, but it is still one of the elements of meditation practice. The side effect of meditation is a stronger and healthier body and mind.
When meditating, it is important to pay attention to the spine and posture so that positively affecting the mind does not lead to the negative consequences of poor posture, such as muscle, joint and headaches.

What are meditation pillows and why should you use them not only when meditating, but also only when resting after work?

Meditation pillows are a great tool, reducing the risk of the negative consequences of incorrect posture during meditation, yoga practice, at work, at rest, for stretching or sleeping. They help to achieve the right position, thus increasing the effectiveness of the meditation itself, which will be effortless and very pleasant and fun for you, or more effective rest for tired muscles and thus the mind.

The filling of the pillows is most often buckwheat or hollow fiber from the seeds of the tropical tree of the five-maned bellows, native to Central America. The fiber is interesting in that it does not sink in water and can carry up to 36 times its own weight. Both materials have a long service life.

Six reasons to buy a meditation pillow

1. Meditation will be more natural and simple.
2. You will achieve the right position, especially for the lower half of the back.
3. You will support the physiological curvature of the spine.
4. You can sit longer and relax more easily and effectively.
5. You will make it easier to stretch unused and shortened muscles.
6. A beautiful pillow will bring you the joy of meditation and relaxation and is also a nice decoration for the apartment.

The more you can focus your attention on your consciousness without being distracted by the surrounding phenomena, the more you will enjoy the positive effects of meditation or just rest.

Immobility, stiffness of muscles and joints, shortened muscles of the limbs, incorrect curvature of the spine, crouching, headaches, all this is the result of unilateral strain, sedentary work, little or no movement and regular exercise.

How to choose the right meditation pillow?

To choose the right meditation pillow, you need to consider your body position when meditating, resting or sleeping.

E.g. suitable for the position of the lotus flower is zafu (traditional round pillow) or zabuton (rectangular pillow, generally suitable for sitting on the floor or on a chair), which provides comfort and support to the knees, legs and ankles.