What is Zafu Yoga Cushion? Zafu is a round floor cushion used for many purposes but it originates from the yoga practice of meditation in a sitting position. Zafu pillow is filled with ethically grown buckwheat husks and it is 100% recyclable. Why and where use a Zafu pillow? Increase your meditation comfort Extend and deepen meditation time Better spine alignment and bone pressure Less hip and knee pain Floor pillow, a healthier sitting option How to use yoga Zafu cushion in a Sensory Room or Therapy? As mentioned above, Zafu promotes good body posture so it is recommended as a floor cushion. It weighs between 2-3kg so it can be used to soothe during anxiety attacks and meltdowns. Great for hugging and massaging. It has tactile properties too. Fabric is soft and buckwheat gives a natural sound and smell which might not be observed by normative users but will definitely be by somebody with tactile sensitivity. Main features: 100% Soft Velvet certified by Oeko-Tex Stuffed with natural buckwheat husks - fully shaped shells DIAMETER: 14" / 35cm HEIGHT 7" / 18cm WEIGHT: 2.5kg Make a great addition to your home décor or your yoga studio with our beautiful Zafu pillow. The pillow has a comfortable handle to carry the cushion. The zipper is hidden under the handle. The filler is the top quality whole structure buckwheat hulls. Please keep the buckwheat dry. Remove the filling before cleaning the pillow. Care Remove the filler into the bowl and wash the cover at 30 degrees maximum. To extend the use of the pillow just add more buckwheat inside if it's a floor pouffe used often. Buckwheat like other fillers loses volume over time. Buckwheat Hull or Husk? Both terms are correct and used exchangeable. Our husk is full size and shape. Used for thousands of years in the Far East to fill pillows and mattresses. Due to its structure, the buckwheat husk provides a natural airflow between the shells. Products filled with buckwheat husk are perfect for sleeping. The skin does not sweat excessively as it can breathe freely throughout the night. This natural hypoallergenic material is therefore also a great solution for allergy sufferers. It owes its properties to the presence of tannins, an organic compound that has anti-inflammatory properties. It also blocks the growth of bacteria, mould, fungi and microorganisms such as dust mites.
