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zafu cushions internationally

FenixFenix Veteran
edited May 2012 in General Banter
where can I order a zafu cushion. and if you're going to say you dont need one, save it. I live in Finland so I would require international shipping

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  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    search online and find a company that delivers overseas!

    here you go - that was easy!
  • FenixFenix Veteran
    ye, thanks
  • Floating_AbuFloating_Abu Veteran
    Hi Fenix

    I bought mine from Carolina Morning Designs when I was in the UK

    www.zafu.net/shipping.html

    Or Still Sitting is an American one with a good reputation.

    Klang&Stille is a German one my friend recommended - maybe EU costs would be cheaper

    You could also try Amazon. A good quality one is good as it will be a life long companion and asset to your practice.

    Namaste,
    Abu
  • Invincible_summerInvincible_summer Heavy Metal Dhamma We(s)t coast, Canada Veteran
    Well that was over quick.
  • ToshTosh Veteran
    Here you go:

    http://lmgtfy.com/?q=meditation+cushions+finland

    ;)
  • JeffreyJeffrey Veteran
    Why does a zafu have to be a certain quality? What are the differences? I would think a good zafu you never notice!
  • Floating_AbuFloating_Abu Veteran
    Primarily I believe it is about the stability of the support. A non firm one for example might flow with your weight but at least for me, I want a firm base to hold my posture and significant weight. A good quality in essence should also not smell and be durable, can be repaired if it starts to buckle over time etc.

    Here is an excerpt from one of the links above (with the recognition they are marketing)

    Organic buckwheat hull zafus and smiles are like firm beanbags. They move around a bit and conform to your shape, but offer a solid sit. Our buckwheat hulls are 2-3 sided, and each one has a slight spring or yielding quality. They also provide more height because they do not compress as much as kapok filled cushions. With a little effort, the hulls can be removed to machine wash the cover. Some people don't like the extra weight (about twice as heavy as kapok) and there is a slight crunching sound when first sat on. It is a soft sound like someone walking on gravel and can be considered soothing, like gentle rain or leaves rustling.

    Kapok stuffed zafus have the consistency of a sleeping bag stuffed into its stuff sack. Kapok is very fluffy when loose, but becomes firm, smooth, and solid when stuffed into a cushion. Kapok is the soft seed pod of the kapok tree and is harvested on plantations in Asia. Kapok fiber is naturally mold resistant and even floats (it is used to make aircraft seats and other flotation devices). Within a few months, a kapok zafu will loose some of its loft. But no problem--just add 1/2 pound of kapok to firm it up to its original height. Placing in the sun on a nice day or in a dryer on low will also fluff it up by extracting moisture.

    Which stuffing creates a "softer", or more comfortable sit? There is no answer to this, because there is no universally accepted definition of "comfort". One big misconception of "soft" is that if it feels soft to the touch, it will feel soft when sitting on it. This is not true. When sitting, most of the body's weight should be supported by the sit bones. If the cushion is too mushy, springy, (IE SOFT), there will be too much pressure on the leg muscles/buttocks and thus poor circulation and bruising.

    Just ma' opinion :)

    Abu
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