Folding Meditation Bench - Bamboo Kneeling Stool with Locking Magnetic Hinges - Portable Cross Legged Folding Seiza Chair w/Travel Bag

Very comfortable and folds well. Very sturdy. Sometimes catches on edges of storage bag when putting it back.

Great meditation stool. Nice looking, very sturdy and well built. Im 45 and not that active so I needed two pillows on the seat because my knees were hurting but works great. The company reached out to me to see if I was satisfied so that was nice. Overall happy with the product.

I have been meditating on and off for several years. I usually sit on the floor with my feet touching each other and my knees slightly up, but usually my feet fall asleep within 10 mins and i have to get out of the position. i use to sit crossed legged but i found that extremely uncomfortable and plus i think crossing any thing on the body when you are trying to be open and accept energy is kind of a contradiction, but i digress. I have tried seating on a chair it is ok for me but i can never find the right chair to seat in for more then 5 mins. i did a google search for meditation positions and most were positions that i tried or in a crossed position. i saw seated bench and i was intrigued. i got two, this one and a larger cushion bench. I was super surprised how comfortable this bench is with out a cushion compared to my other purchase. i have used this for over a week and i love it. I am 5'7 170lbs athletic built and this is perfect for me. i even sit on a hardwood floor and i am still comfortable with my knees and nothing falls asleep. the added bonus is that it folds up and is compact which is great for me because i travel alot. dont look further, get this bench for your practice!!!!

If you’ve considering purchasing this chair, stop hesitating and do yourself a favor and order it!! I’m new to meditation and wanted something where I could comfortably sit on the floor without irritating my herniated disc in my lower back. The slight tilt of this bench was perfect for that! I’m able to sit in a mediation pose for long periods of time without my legs falling asleep or experiencing back pain. It’s lightweight but sturdy enough to comfortably hold a 6-foot, 230lb man. Some reviews complain about the lack of height adjustment but I’ve found the sliding the chair towards or away from your buttocks does the trick. Since Using this chair, my meditations have been deeper and my I even noticed that my posture corrects itself while I’m using it. Im absolutely in love with it!

I wanted something kind of cute, relaxing, comfortable and easily stored. Did I find all of that in one, of course not. But I did get a little close to it. The cushion is comfortable enough to sit on for a few minutes (long enough to meditate for about fifteen to twenty minutes.) But I honestly wouldn’t sit that much longer. I wish it was foam or something softer. I like that it folds and can be placed in its own little bag and put away easily, out of sight, out of the way. I think it’s enough space from the ground to get your leg a little comfortable while meditating. It’s sturdy. I ah experience a little imbalance if I move forward a little. It I think it’s just my weight causing the bench to move out of place (I’m big; 200+ pounds.) There’s no real back support, you’ll have to sit right and keep your balance. Overall, I’m satisfied with the purchase.

I have a herniated disc in my lower back L5S1 and several other back problems even though I'm in my early 20s, so meditating in standard positions or with buckwheat pillows for more than 30 minutes is extremely difficult because of pain. After getting this seiza style bench, my meditation has become so much more comfortable and easy and my back pain no longer gets worse as I sit. I can now take my time and stay in focus with less back strain. This will take pressure off your back and let your body fall into a more natural position. The only thing I would like is if the height could be adjusted in some way. Otherwise, great product and only few of it's kind here on Amazon and in the US. I bought the large plush mat as well, but I think any foam or yoga mat under the bench to rest your legs on would work.

My doctor suggested this kind of chair for long-term work at a low desk (around 20-in above floor). I'd already been using a hard foam roller to balance on while working but thought this would be much more comfortable. You use your core (as the exercise instructors lecture) on the foam roller more, but this becomes tedious after a couple of hours. This chair allows you to sit more confidently (no rolling). But I don't find it especially comfortable. I either contort my body so I'm squatting--and this becomes uncomfortable after about an hour. Or I'm sitting in the meditation pose but slide forward often as I'm typing... On the plus side, because the seat is tilted, the angle of your hips is more natural and alleviates a lot of tightness that accompanies sitting at a 90-degree angle. And this position (meditation position) forces your spine into a more natural curvature. Still, I have to get up often because there's still too much pressure on my lowest ribs and because I'm too large a guy to fit my feet and lower legs UNDER the bench. This means my lower legs are splayed out to the sides of the bench, putting pressure on my knees. One more note, I read the seller/manufacturer answering a question about the content of the cushion. They said it's natural buckwheat, but you can see from my included photo it's foam. I had to double-check the ad because, for me, the seat isn't comfortable. It flattens VERY fast, pushing the hard wood into my bones. So I'm now on Amazon searching for a buckwheat pillow. But after using this admittedly handsome bench for two days (one full day in my home office), it's just too painful--especially on my knees--to keep using. Handsome wood. So far stable hinges--no collapsing. Too small for taller people (6'5"+...) so may be very hard on the knees. And a thin foam, not buckwheat, cushion--which may not be comfortable after a few minutes since the cushion collapses easily.

The legs and hinges seem strong enough, and they fold nicely. Wood is thick and quite heavy, so this should carry a person's weight forever without issues. Good angle forward, makes kneeling feel properly grounded, and really helps keep a straight back position without discomfort over time. The legs are a bit short for me (180 cm / 5'9") and the feet folded underneath feel tight - use it with a cushion and it helps, but an extra 2 cm of height would have made it perfect. Also, the carrybag could have been a few mm bigger as it's hard to pull off, and a shoulder strap would have complemented it. Overall a good solid wooden meditation bench.

All around first class meditation bench. I tried four other meditation benches by 4 different manufacturers and this one won on all levels hands down.

Estaba buscando un objeto físico para ayudarme a crear el hábito de meditar en mi rutina manteniendo una buena postura. Me había decidido por esta opción por las buenas reseñas de las cuales destacaban la buena fabricación y su portabilidad. Desafortunadamente, como producto de importación, el paquete se perdió por un par de semanas. Sin embargo, cuando me había decidido por pedir el reembolso, el vendedor se comunicó conmigo de inmediato. Le dieron seguimiento a mi caso y en un par de días el paquete llegó con el producto en buen estado. No me arrepiento de esta elección, tanto el producto como el servicio son excepcionales. Creo que la funda y el banco durarán años de uso. Los materiales y el acabado son perfectos.

Nice product that came fast. Might be a little bit unbalance but should be able to fixed easily.

Pratique pour transporter partout. Très confortable .... très bel objet