Stateev Chair Workout, Leg Elevation, and Meditation/Yoga Benches help promote correct spinal posture to optimize your energy flow and help recovery to aid and increase circulation. They can be used as a base to sit upright with feet on the ground, promoting correct spinal posture during your yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices, as well as chair workouts. Stateev are also designed to be used in a Prone position (lying on a carpet or mat with your legs resting on the stand's top platform). This alleviates core muscular fatigue (from gravity) while allowing your spine and upper body to remain supported and in alignment. The 5 degrees of float allows the top surface to align more effectively with your legs. Stateev's Patent Pending design provides 5 degrees of float built into the geometry of the base to allow you to subtly adjust the attitude of your sacrum and pelvic floor while maintaining stability and comfort in a seated position. The Prone position is an excellent choice for some people. Allowing more focus on meditation while minimizing bodily distractions, In addition, elevating your legs above your heart can provide a variety of health benefits. Stateev ship fully assembled and come with a foam top cushion. Made in USA from high quality renewable laminated Birch.