Meditation Benches

A meditation bench, which is also known as a Zen kneeling meditation bench, is designed to provide a comfortable place to do seated meditation. The angle of the bench allows the spine to be kept straight but still relaxed. Meditation benches are an alternative to meditation pillows for seated meditation.

When you are using a meditation bench, your bottom rests on the padded seat cushion while your knees get tucked under the bench in a folded position.

The Zen Bench is an adjustable meditation bench that adjusts both in height and in the angle at which you are seated. Everyone's body is different, and this great tool allows you to find the perfect alignment for the bench that will allow you to feel comfortably supported. The adjustable nature of the bench will also allow for changes in your level of flexibility. The more you sit in the meditation pose, the more flexible your knee joints will become, and you will be able to lower the seat further and further. Not everyone will feel equally comfortable meditating while seated on a bench. Meditation is a very personal endeavor, and one should choose the tools that will aid them best.

A meditation bench is a very simple piece of furniture that anyone who has the most basic woodworking skills and tools can easily build in an afternoon. You will first want to find plans, or design a bench yourself using your own personal meditation bench measurements. There are web sites where you can find plans for a meditation bench for free. These plans will tell you what materials, tools and supplies you will need to purchase in advance, they show you the proper measurements and shapes to cut the wood, and then they should you how to build a meditation bench. If you carefully follow the instructions provided, you will find that you truly can build your own meditation bench and be proud of what you have built.

There are many accessories to go along with your meditation bench that will enhance your meditation experience. For instance, if the room happens to be a bit chilly you may want to drape a meditation shawl over your shoulder to keep your body at a comfortable temperature as you meditate. These shawls are made from Pashmina wool that is sheared from goats that live at high altitudes. The fabric is incredibly soft and warm and surprisingly light.

Meditation Mats are small, wool rugs that you can sit your meditation bench upon so that your knees are not resting directly on the floor. These mats are one of a kind and made by hand of wool with cotton backing.