Om Yoga Show | Lotus Crafts

Zafu & Zabuton

http://www.lotuscrafts.eu/

Now I think we all know the pros and cons of buckwheat hulls versus cotton filled Zafu (raised meditation cushion)? We don't OK well as I understand it Buckwheat Hulls make for a slightly heavier product and a firmer seat, whereas cotton is a little lighter and provides a softer seat - both support your seated meditation pose and both mold to the shape of your buttocks, so it's really down to personal preference in the firmness of your seated requirements. I use a Buckwheat Hulls crescent shaped Zafu. I would recommend you seek out a Zafu with a removable cover for ease of washing and an incorporated for transporting your Zafu around.

When it comes to Zabuton (the large flat rectangular or square cushion that sits below your raised meditation cushion) I learned something new from the Lotus Crafts company. Kapok is not so easily available therefore it is more costly. Cotton does the same thing and is more readily available, so if you are going to purchase a Zabuton then cotton seems to be the environmentally friendlier choice.

Check out Lotus Crafts for a wonderful range of Zafu and Zabuton. They are reasonably priced and they stock some great colours too.

Further information;
http://www.lotuscrafts.eu/ 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Lotuscrafts&index=sports&search-type=ss