Many people who meditate regularly often complain often lack a dedicated place to meditate. Just as it is better to have a study table to study on, its best to have a meditation chair or a meditation bench in order to meditate. This not only helps you focus, but also gets you into the meditation zone quicker.
Some of the best meditation chairs are; handmade wooden chair, floor chairs with adjustable back, comfy sofa chair, foldable benches and many more.
In this article we will discuss, the need for a meditation chair, what you should check before purchasing one, and a few good examples of meditation chairs based on your requirements. So, if you are someone who meditates every day and wants to make your practice a bit more comfortable, this article is for you.
BENEFITS OF MEDITATION CHAIRS
What's Should You get A Meditation Chair?
We are all becoming aware of the many benefits of meditation. But are we aware of the benefits in getting specialized furniture for our meditation experience, in general?
So what’s the reason for getting a meditation chair, if you can do this particular practice from your bed, right?
Have you ever sat in one position only to discover that your back is lunging and you become sidetracked from the meditation session when trying to take deep breaths to calm the anxious mind?
Do you get aching ankles or lack of circulation in the legs when you sit in one meditation position for more than 5 minutes? Are these preventing you from trying to de-stress the mind from the worries of the day?
If you answered yes to any of these, it might be time for you to invest in a meditation chair, so it can enhance your session!
There are many factors to consider when choosing the best meditation chair for your needs.
In this article, we will explore some of the questions raised before purchasing one. Also we’ll look at the reviews of the 6 most popular models on the market to help you out.
Let’s address some of the most frequently asked questions people ask before making that purchase, since not any chair will do the trick, right?
You need to find the right one that suits your own personal needs.
Perfect meditation chairs
What Is The
Best Meditation
Chair?
A perfect meditation chair is one that allows you to sit with a straight spine in order to maintain the natural alignment of your body for deep relaxing breathing techniques. It should also have either a comfortable cushion or seat so that you can sit for an extended period of time without experiencing discomfort or losing focus.
The more you experience comfort with the correct posture, the more the meditation experience is enhanced and helps in releasing stress.
What makes a good meditation chair? Is it the fabric, the feel of it, does it need to be made from organic products, is it the color, or perhaps a meditation chair with back support?
Ok, so here are some questions you can ask yourself before you make your important decision.
- How long do you practice meditation every day?
- Do you experience circulation problems in your legs or get painful ankles?
- Do you require back or height support?
- Did you know that when you travel, there are portable meditation chairs available?
- What dimensions do you need for this chair, and how much room do you have?
- Would you want a portable one that folds up to save space?
- Do you require one that is the right style and color for your home?
- How about a multipurpose meditation chair, one that is adaptable?
- Would you prefer one with an ergonomic design?
Ok, we didn’t want to overwhelm you with these questions, but they are super important before you make that all important purchase for yourself.
Now here are the reviews of the top 6 popular meditation chairs (Ok, 6 popular chairs and 1 new to the market as it looked comfortable!)
We’ll mention the pros and cons for each one. Also we’ll explore each product’s features and benefits, to help you with some of the options that you may be looking for.
Reviews of the 7 Best Meditation Chairs
Features and Benefits
- Padded Seating with Adjustable Backrest
- This floor meditation chair helps with maintaining a good posture by providing some stability
- If you enjoy sitting on the ground, this can be your ideal floor meditation chair for keeping your spine straight and breathing techniques in line.
- Easy to adjust the backrest to your liking- seems to have 2 useable positions
- Styled for sitting or lying comfort in mind
- Comes in a 4 different colors
- It’s a versatile piece as – you can use it as a gaming chair, meditation chair with some back support, or use it as a floor cushion when reading or watching TV
- Quality cover protection for these floor chairs makes it super easy to wipe over with a damp sponge.
Critical Reviews
Some of the critical reviews mentioned that the metal for the back support wasn’t durable enough and snapped and another mentioned that the floor was scratched from the metal in the chair.
Positive Reviews
Overall 65% from the 2,034 global ratings were positive reviews and mentioned that they loved the quality and versatility of the chair although a few still wouldn’t use it as a strong and regular lumbar support and it has 2 useable positions.
Features And Benefits
- Ergonomic bench – Kneeling bench allows you to sit in a natural, balanced, and calm posture while maintaining your spine in an ideal position. As with all meditation disciplines, the correct posture will allow you to let go of stress, relax your back and shoulder muscles, and reduce the stress.
- Seat is curved and arched- This means it gives support without needing a cushion or pillow.
- 3 Height sizes– to suit flexibility for the body and height of the individual.
- This wooden meditation chair allows the back to straighten so it balances properly, so the spine will find its natural curve and there will be less pressure on the lower back, allowing better breathing, circulation and positive energy flow.
- There is a travel version – The travel version of this bench can be easily disassembled by removing both legs. Travel bag with 100% organic cotton is included. Before they are sent, all benches are manually tested to ensure that the legs are properly tensioned.
Critical Reviews
- One of the legs snapped off
- It might not be a good option for all seniors because of low seating.
- When you have stiff joints, it can be hard to get in and out of a low seat. Try a higher seat option instead.
- The seat’s incline and solid wood also make for an uncomfortable seat to sit on for extended periods of time for some.
Positive Reviews
- One of the positive reviews mentioned it would have been better to have a higher wooden meditation chair.
- Overall 80% out of 348 global ratings were positive saying that they loved the comfort of this wooden meditation chair. One of the many positive reviews came from a person who suffers rheumatoid arthritis and pain, claimed that sitting on the chair helped to keep their body aligned so it alleviated some of the pain.
- Others loved the stained wood look and feel.
- Others loved the tilted shape of the chair saying it helped with their meditation practice, although some of the reviews mentioned that this chair needs some getting use to. But once they got use to it, they really loved it.
Features And Benefits
- Comes in 3 different colors. Made from durable bamboo and has a soft removable cushion.
- This meditation chair does not require you to cross your legs. You can sit comfortably without the fear of pressure on your knees or a strain in your legs.
- Durable locking magnetic hinges that ensure you have a longer and worry-free meditation.
- Anti-slip surface at the bottom of the legs to prevent it from sliding.
- This bench has about 5 degrees towards the front, which can give a comfortable inclination for natural meditation poses.
- This meditation bench is foldable, light, and compact, makes it easy for travel
- Bonus travel bag included
Critical Reviews
- Does not help to align the posture of the body especially the back
- Some people might not be able to sit on this bench. Check the size of it before you buy it
Positive Reviews
- Found it to be very sturdy and well crafted
- Comfortable with or without the cushioned seating
- Cushion is well made
- Shocked at the value for price (from a skeptical person)
Features And Benefits
- The products are made from durable materials under strict Quality Control standards
- Supersoft and velvety to the touch
- Perfectly fits your body curves (just check the sizes before you order though?)
- Lightweight and mobile
- You can move it from room to room with ease
Features And Benefits
- Seat Dimensions: L 26″ x W 32″ 1/2 x H 11″ ½.
- Cleaning and Product Caring: Only Leather Cleaning Products or Professional Leather Service
- Cushion: foam – Total weight – Aprox. 15.00 lbs
- Seat Support: Internal Metallic Skeleton Structured
Critical Reviews
- The only 4 star rating review we found was that the reviewer had good things to say about this product, they mentioned how it supports their back and helps to elevates the knees when doing about 20 min meditation practices.
Positive Reviews
- This one had 4.8 out of 5 star ratings
- Their feet don’t fall asleep when meditating
- Well built and easy to clean
- Perfect for meditation practice even with aches and pains, seem to alleviate this
- A perfect meditation chair, just needs a bit of working out how to best sit in this chair, once you’ve mastered it, seems to be a favorite for most of the reviews people posted
- Some even said they use it for as long as 3 hour meditation practices without aches and pains!
- 4.8 out of 5 star ratings (23 global ratings)
Features And Benefits
- Seat Dimensions: L 26″ x W 32″ 1/2 x H 11″ ½.
- Cleaning and Product Caring: Only Leather Cleaning Products or Professional Leather Service
- Cushion: foam – Total weight – Aprox. 15.00 lbs
- Seat Support: Internal Metallic Skeleton Structured
Critical Reviews
- The only 4 star rating review we found was that the reviewer had good things to say about this product, they mentioned how it supports their back and helps to elevates the knees when doing about 20 min meditation practices.
Positive Reviews
- This one had 4.8 out of 5 star ratings
- Their feet don’t fall asleep when meditating
- Well built and easy to clean
- Perfect for meditation practice even with aches and pains, seem to alleviate this
- A perfect meditation chair, just needs a bit of working out how to best sit in this chair, once you’ve mastered it, seems to be a favorite for most of the reviews people posted
- Some even said they use it for as long as 3 hour meditation practices without aches and pains!
- 4.8 out of 5 star ratings (23 global ratings)
Features And Benefits
- Seating specially made for meditation purposes
- Folding floor chair made for those who take their meditation practice seriously
- Listen to your body and discover the position that suits you best
- Ultra-adjustable design, this floor seat offers you a full 90º of positioning movement
- Suitable for outdoor use with a waterproof base
- Folding it down for a lot less storage space
Critical Reviews
- Not enough padding in the cushion and could feel the bars in the seat section
- It could be a little wider, depending on the body shape
Positive Reviews
- 4.6 star ratings out of 5 stars out of 77 global ratings
- Fabric feels smooth and has a linen feel to it
- Looks classy
- Cushion feels comfortable like memory foam
- Completely folds flat for storage when packing it into a vehicle for multi use
- Easy to carry
- Great for upright support position for meditation and yoga
- Great support when learning back
Final Take
Meditation cushion and chairs have been around for centuries, and they’ve evolved to be more comfortable some with ergonomic designs and more versatile than ever before.
If you would like to learn more about meditation cushions, read our blog on this topic.
When you’re considering a chair, it’s great when you get the chance to go into a store. But who has time for this?
Buying online from larger retailers usually gives refunds if something goes wrong with your order. Plus there are many more choices and prices available on an internet site as opposed to one physical location!
Once you click on any of the items it will take you to the store, just be sure to read all of the descriptions to see that it’s the right choice for your needs.
I hope that this information was helpful. Happy hunting! Let us know which one was your favorite.
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