Gaiam Zafu Meditation Cushion

Poor quality outer material (cover). Bean bag contents are comfortable, but definitely not worth the price being charged.

This pillow arrived very noticeably dirty and had alive and dead tiny bugs on and inside of it. I would avoid this seller.

I have started meditating but am having challenges getting comfortable so, I decided I need a zafu. Research lead me to be concerned about bugs in the buckwheat hulls. I thought Gaiam is a respected, large company and will take measures against bugs. I was correct. I am now meditating in comfort. I removed some hulls to make the cushion more pliable so I can shape into more of an oblong and it's great. I found the best tool to remove the hulls was a ladle. I recommend this zafu.

It's in my bedroom where I start and end my day meditating *review sourced from Gaiam

It's very comfortable *review sourced from Gaiam

Great Pillow! Way Heavier Than I Thought It Would Be

Just so comfortable. Great spine alignment and you can wash the cover without having to dump the inside someplace. Super win there! *review sourced from Gaiam

For meditation and for my yoga practice *review sourced from Gaiam

I am trying to make informed decisions in my purchases. I wrote to the company to ask two questions: where is it made and where is the buckwheat from. Response: ""We are sorry but we do not have access to vendor information. [...] Our VP of Operations travels to our manufacturers yearly and ensures that they and our products meet strict standards. Gaiam has always had a reputation for high environmental and ethical standards"". I insisted to try to know at least the country of the vendor, but could not get a response. That lack of transparency makes me really uncomfortable. *review sourced from Gaiam

I use this cushion in my kundalini yoga practice. It provides a lift for my sit bones that seems to allow for a easier energy flow and gives the feeling of sitting on a personal throne. Still learning how to use it, but I'm glad I made this purchase. *review sourced from Gaiam

I have a REALLY bad back and thought this would help with sitting. Very unhappy with it. In more pain when I get off of it then when I get on it. Trying it with morning meditations, but no relief *review sourced from Gaiam

Amazing comfortable *review sourced from Gaiam

I love this cushion. It's dense but really comfortable. The purple is well-pigmented. I love that the cover is removable and washable. *review sourced from Gaiam

So comfortable for mediation *review sourced from Gaiam

Exactly what I wanted! Perfect for meditation, or just sitting on the floor. Helps keep my spine and pelvis aligned, and I love the color! I've had it for about a month, and it's been serving me well. *review sourced from Gaiam

Comfortable, study and looks fabulous! *review sourced from Gaiam

This is great for mediation, but I also use it comfortably for long hours while I work at my drafting table. As a result, using the zafu to elevate my seating and rest my knees below my pelvis has helped reduce a lot to pain in my hip muscles. *review sourced from Gaiam

I use this for meditation and it's perfect for me. It seems to adjust to my position quite well and provides great support. *review sourced from Gaiam

Bought as gift. They love it! *review sourced from Gaiam

Perfect support for meditating. Helped me get more comfortable! *review sourced from Gaiam