Hugger MuggerZen Meditation Cushion - Wider Base, Use Horizontally or Vertically, Buckwheat Filled, Durable Fabric, Handmade in USA

This was the first time I ever bought a meditation cushion. I wanted to use it for long term meditations (example, White Tantric Yoga in which meditations can last from 31 to 61 minutes). This cushion works great for me. It takes the body shape and I can sit for a long time without getting tired or hurting. It is also great that I can take out some of the filing to make it smaller, which some people may have to do since it is a bit high. I even use it to sit on the floor and watch TV sometimes.The only thing I don't like about this meditation cushion: Although it does have a handle on the side for easy carrying, this cushion is HEAVY. I took it with me only once. I placed it inside a tote bag and carried it to White Tantric Yoga. I regretted the decision as it is just too heavy to carry it around. Other than that it is great. So, even though it is too heavy for me to take to Yoga and meditation classes, I still love it because of how comfortable it is.

This is a great pillow and sits you up high enough to take off any strain from your back when you meditate. It's firm but shapes to your body perfectly so sitting on it for long periods is comfortable. It seems well constructed, but if it falls apart in the next few weeks I'll let you know! The pillow IS the "plum" color and not the tan as seen in the photo.It was too full for me so I emptied out some of the husks which was very easy to do. This ability to adjust it is a good feature.Just a warning for people ordering from Canada, the price more than doubled after adding in all the shipping costs and conversion rate, but I couldn't find anything else like it so decided to swallow the extra cost. So far it has been worth the cost.

Good quality, thick fabric, appears well sewn (though I haven't washed it yet). Because the hulls are loose inside of the outer fabric (making it very adjustable, but I'll get to that in a sec), I am glad the zipper is sort of concealed underneath the handle of the cushion so that my toddler is less likely to get a little too curious. I do feel it's very overfilled for me, but because it is so easy to adjust, this is not an issue for me. I removed some of the hulls and was able to use them in a kid's cushion that was underfilled so that worked out pretty well! Or you could just save them in a bag in case they are needed later.

I resisted buying a meditation pillow because it just seemed frivolous to have a cushion designated solely for meditation. And, until I had a designated spot for meditation, it seemed like it would just be lumped in the corner. Well, I am so glad I got this cushion. It has encouraged me to set up a regular meditation space, and to meditate with consistency. It is well made and sturdy with many ways to use it. I can use it in a kneeling position with two heights and a sitting/cross legged position with two heights. I think the rectangular shape is particularly versatile. If I did need to carry it around for any reason, it has a little handle at the end that also includes a zipper to fill, remove, or change out the buckwheat hulls. I can't believe I waited so long to get a Hugger Mugger meditation pillow.

Very comfortable and sturdy. This has allowed me to sit for long periods of time without being uncomfortable. The only draw back is, if you're looking for something to take to class or a meditation center this will not travel well on the subway/light rail/bike, etc...as it is a bit heavy. But if you need something for home use, I highly recommend this!UPDATED 9/3/14So, I've had this 3 years and it's still going strong. I meditate about 60 mins a day, have two small children and a yellow lab. This thing is a beast -- no rips, holes...nothing. This is a wonderfully made product. If I ever need a new one again, this will be the cushion I buy!!!

I bought this pillow with my social club's monthly Monday Night Pillow Fight in mind. Since I bought it I have secured my place as reigning champion, a title I believe I will keep for the foreseeable future. The pillow has a respectable weight to it, and the handle is as sturdy as could be, which frees up one hand to defend with and adds momentum to my swing. The stitching is also top-notch which means I can throw hay-makers all night long without having to worry about the integrity of my pillow. Thanks Hugger Mugger, for a tremendous product!

This is my first meditation pillow and I am very happy with my purchase. The product is very well constructed - I had a chance to check out some other zafu at a local Buddhist shop and those just did not compare. They were more expensive than the Hugger Mugger, too. The pillow itself is very sturdy but comfortable to sit on. The color (plum) is indeed a deep purple color and the picture is true to the actual product.

I'm a big guy, and I really like to be comfortable. It's pretty rare, but every once in a while I find a product that as soon as I start using it, I forget that it is there. This is that product, and it's extra helpful given that the purpose is to meditate!I've even found my posture improving as I use it.