Bamboo Meditation Bench

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!!!!

I've been using this bench for the past week or so and I think it's really helped me get back into a good meditation routine. There's something about having a physical item associated with meditation that helps me stay consistent with my practice. I think having the bench within view everyday is a great reminder to meditate. I love the design of the bench as well. You wouldn't think wood would be very comfortable and you'd need a cushion or something, but that's not the case. The bench is perfectly comfortable and that forward decline helps me maintain much better posture when meditating. The fact that it folds up to save space is fantastic since, and I loved the carrying case as well.

I got this actually to help me sit properly when using my lap top as i prefer to sit low to the ground (floor desk style). As a six ft woman with lower lumbar issues I find it has the right pelvic tilt angle to help with spinal compression and it does force me to sit straight. That said, if you have a less squishy bottom it is a bit uncomfortable, however it is wood. So keep that in mind. Using a yoga mat or pad can easily remedy that if you plan on sitting for long periods of time. :) Overall beautiful and sturdy. I don't feel like I'm going to break it, however, I cannot attest to how long it will last.

I have enjoyed using this meditation bench overall--it's well made and fits me quite well. I normally sit on a cushion but because of a knee injury needed to try another method. I'm very happy using a bench. My only complaint is that the magnets, which are supposed to keep the legs open, are useless. Therefore, the legs collapse easily and I need to be careful to keep the bench stable. This might be a problem only with my particular bench, of course. If not for this issue, I'd give the bench five stars.

I just received this bench and it is so much more than I imagined! I’ve been bedridden for five months with a disease and I’m on machines constantly. I want to get more active so I started doing my yoga. I love the feel of the bench on my back. It really helps with posture. I have scoliosis, so this is a huge thing for me to find comfort in. This will take some time for my legs to get used to as they started cramping up. I’m going to do it in 15 minute increments until I can sit on it for an hour with no cramps I bought the bench by itself and I’m so glad I did. It is beautiful to have displayed.

I was very pleased to open the product (great packaging) and have it be 100% ready to go and easy to use. I'm 6'2" 190 pounds and I fit on it perfectly fine and feel very comfortable. I tend to have bad posture in my meditations and I found this product very helpful with that. I thought I might need to throw a blanket over it because of the hard wood but no need - it's really comfortable! I love that I can store it easily (it folds down) and can bring it places if necessary. It's been a nice change up option to sitting in a chair or trying to find the right angle on a cushion during meditation.

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.

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

I love this meditation bench! The kneeling/seiza position is my favourite for a straight posture, easy breathing and relaxation. I've been practicing this posture since I was 16 and that's 34 years of practice. Albeit I can meditate without pain in this position it does require that after at least 15 mins I need to stretch out my legs and let the blood flow back into them. Enter the "Mindful and Modern Folding Meditation Bench". I read about the benefits of using meditation benches or seats and finally convinced myself to buy this one based upon the great reviews and I'm glad I did. I love that it is made out of bamboo which makes it light and strong with a nice grain to it. Folding legs and carry case make it easy to transport. The hinges for the foldable legs are quality and durable. Because the hinges are stronger and thicker the don't sit completely flush against the bamboo boards but they're solidly attached and I don't foresee any problems with these going forward. The angle of the seat is perfect and distributes the weight from the buttocks down to the knees reducing pressure on one's backside but also pushing back and upwards from the ground. Not having the weight of my upper body directly on my calves and feet means no more pins-and-needles when I've finished meditation. Something else to think about is when I was a teenager practicing karate and asked my instructor about sitting in seiza for longs periods he said that the lack of blood flow through the legs can cause the blood to clot. Even though the clotting gets resolved after leaving the position it's probably a good idea to avoid it in the first place with a bench. That was another reason I considered buying one. I found I sit quite a bit higher as a result of the bench and at first it felt weird but I soon got used to it and realised it was great for the posture too. I can now have prolonged periods of sitting in seiza without the side effects. Highly recommend this bench.