Whenever we envision anyone doing meditation, the iconic Lotus pose comes to mind.

There is more to meditation than lotus and half lotus pose. It is about disciplining your inner chaos – not by force but by letting it be. How do we do that?

It starts with the repetition of meditation practice and then building on it. But if you are having a difficult time sitting on the floor, don’t lose hope. A meditation chair is perfect for people who find sitting for long periods of time excruciating. 

If you don’t get the meditation posture right, you might dose off in between practice. In worst situations, your attention can divert to aching parts of your spine and joints.

Most meditation seats and meditation cushions are fully foldable and give you a better meditation experience. Almost all the chairs reviewed below include back support and come with memory foam to better adjust with your body.

At the end of the review, there is a buyer’s guide that will explain what to look for when purchasing a meditation chair.

Best Meditation Chairs In 2019

1. BonVIVO Easy III Padded Floor Chair

Features	Availability
Dimensions	42cm (16.5”) high, 47cm (18.5”) wide, the backrest is 52cm (20.5”) high and 47cm wide (18.5”)
Weight	2.3 kg (5lbs)
Colors available	Blue, beige
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	Yes
Multi-purpose	Yes

BonVIVO Easy III padded floor chair is efficient, to say the least. It has good lumbar support that makes sitting a comfortable experience.     

The fabric on the chair is made of synthetic fiber, which makes it easy to clean with a damp sponge.

It also has PU foam and PE foam, which adjusts itself according to your body’s comfort. This memory foam isn’t stiff and won’t imprint marks on your body when you sit for long hours.       
You can also fold it and carry it with ease, as it’s lightweight.

Its ergonomic design makes it great not only as a meditation chair but also as a floor lounger or gaming chair. If your back needs support, it is a great chair with versatile purpose.

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2. Alexia Meditation Seat

Features	Availability
Dimensions	L 26″ x W 32″ 1/2 x H 11″ ½.
Weight	6.8kg (15 lbs)
Colors available	13 –Black, White, Dove, Latte, Red, Orange, Brown, Dark grey, Light grey, Noir, Purple, Green and Sand
Foldable	No
Easy to transport	No
Multi-purpose	No

Alexia Meditation Seat is a no-nonsense product and does exactly what it says. This has a unique design, which is fit for Sukhasana pose and Lotus pose.      

It has a metal skeleton inside of the cushiony support to hold and distribute your weight properly.

The downfall of this product is that it doesn’t give you optimal back support. It is not a great product for those who are looking for back support.

It’s also a little heavy and doesn’t fold up.

You can find this product in 13 colors and 4 fabric/top cover options. You will have to dry clean this product to keep it neat and tidy.

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3. Sundale Adjustable Polyester Floor Chair

Features	Availability
Dimensions	37″L x 17″W x 3.5″H
Weight	2.9kg (6.4 lbs)
Colors available	Tan, Navy Blue, Red, Brown
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	Yes
Multi-purpose	Yes

Sundale Adjustable Polyester Floor chair is fully foldable and can be set to 5 different angles.

Its design is versatile. It can be used for your meditation practice or for lounging with family and friends.

It is lightweight and can be folded into two. Also, you can lay it flat on the ground which makes it perfect for storing under the couch. The fabric is made from soft-brushed polyester, which is easy to clean and maintain.

The drawback of this chair is that this is not optimal for long hours of use – watching movies, playing games, etc. But if you’re doing a 1-hour meditation practice, it’ll be okay. There is no memory foam – just dense foam.

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4. Brentwood Home Crystal Cove Meditation Seat

Features	Availability
Dimensions	18″ x 13″ x 6″
Weight	1.8kg (4 lbs)
Colors available	Bluish Grey
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	Yes
Multi-purpose	Yes

Brentwood’s Meditation Seat is made from all-vegan material and is beautiful to look at. It has a knitted pattern on the top cover and has buckwheat hulls inside as filling material.

You can always fill in the meditation cushion with more buckwheat when needed.

It’s lightweight and easy to carry. This meditation seat doesn’t have any flame retardants, heavy metals, formaldehyde, or phthalates.

It’s recommended that you do not wash it in the washing machine. Spot clean and air-dry only.

The drawback of this product is that it doesn’t offer back support. For some, the meditation cushion is too high for a comfortable pose.

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5. Nomad Meditation Bench

Description

Features	Availability
Dimensions	Nomad 1: Folded size is 17” x 6.25” x 1.5”. When open the highest setting is 9.5”, lowest is 5”.    Nomad 2: Folded size is 19” x 7” x 1.5”. When open highest setting is 11” high, lowest is 6”
Weight	Nomad 1 : 45gm (1lbs)   Nomad 2: 90gm (2lbs)
Colors available	Black, Natural (light beige)
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	Yes
Multi-purpose	No

Nomad Meditation Bench is probably the lightest meditation bench that we have reviewed so far.

It lies flat when you fold it. It is optimal for Seiza meditation pose and has Velcro straps to adjust seating and height.

If you are small built and flexible, you will benefit from Nomad 1 (medium size).

If you are tall, heavy built, and your knees aren’t that flexible, then you will benefit from Nomad 2 (large size).

The drawback of this meditation bench is that it can only be used for Seiza pose and is not very versatile for other meditation poses. Some do not find it to be compatible with their body positioning.

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6. BirdRock Home Adjustable 14 Position Memory Foam Chair

Features	Availability
Dimensions	19” Width x 23” Depth x 22.5” Height.
Weight	4.7 kg (10.5 lbs)
Colors available	Brown, Blue, Grey, Eggplant, Orange
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	No
Multi-purpose	Yes

BirdRock Home Memory Foam Chair has 14 seating-position options. The design of this product is posh and the fabric is made from soft plush fabric.

The filling of this chair is made from chopped memory foam which is very comfortable.  

It can be angled in 14 different positions, but it cannot be folded in two and stored. It has to be laid flat when stored. Because of this, it’s no easy to transport.

The product has back support and can be used for meditation as well as for leisure activities. For some, this product has been smaller than what they expected, so exercise caution when buying the product.

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7. Gaiam Rattan Meditation Chair

Description

Features	Availability
Dimensions	34″W x 25.5″D x 19.5″H / Seat Height is 8″
Weight	12.77 kg (28 lbs)
Colors available	Light beige cushion with dark brown chair
Foldable	No
Easy to transport	No
Multi-purpose	No

Gaiam Rattan Meditation Chair is stylish and gives enough space for your derrière to sit comfortably cross-legged. This is one of the best points of this meditation chair.

The cushion is washable and has sustainable Kapok filling. It has decent back support.

The drawbacks of this chair are it’s neither foldable nor easy to carry around.

If you want to carry it around your house, from room to room, that can work. But if you want to take it traveling, it will be difficult.

It’s great for sitting cross-legged for a long meditation practice, but it’s not versatile. We wouldn’t recommend it as a floor lounger or gaming chair.

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8. Friends Of Meditation Extra Large Relaxing Buddha Meditation and Yoga Chair

Features	Availability
Dimensions	24 x 22 inch, 4 inch 40d foam
Weight	5.20 kg (11.46 lbs)
Colors available	Black, purple, brown, maroon, navy blue
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	Yes
Multi-purpose	No

Friends of Meditation chair is designed by Swami Dhyan Unmesh and has collected accolades from various review sites for being the best.

The design is simple and provides additional lumbar support with additional cushions.

The back support is superficial if you are looking to lie on it for a long time. It can support you, but not take on your weight if you plan to relax on it.

This works well when sitting for long periods of time in a cross-legged position, but it’s not for lounging. You can get this meditation cushion in 5 different colors.

Not the lightest chair but it’s easy to carry around.

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9. Meditation Bench – Acacia Wood

Features	Availability
Dimensions	18.3 x 9.3 x 8.7 inches
Weight	1.3kg (3 lbs)
Colors available	Natural, Zen Black, Royal Blue
Foldable	No
Easy to transport	Yes
Multi-purpose	No

Meditation Bench – Acacia Wood sells no fluffy promises. It is as straightforward as its name.

You get an angled meditation bench with optimal cushioning, nothing more and nothing less. It’s not foldable as the company finds that foldable benches are unstable.

It is suitable for people under 5’11” doing Seiza pose. If you are any taller, you might not be able to use this meditation bench.

This bench is lightweight and can be taken with you anywhere. But if you want a folded one, which sits flat in your suitcase, this probably isn’t for you.

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10. Seat of Your Soul Meditation Cushion

Features	Availability
Dimensions	Crescent Cushions = 5″ High x 17″ Wide,   Zafu Cushions = 5.5″ High x 15″ Wide, Zabuton Cushions = 4″ High x 24″ Square
Weight	1.8kg, 2.4kg, 5kg respectively (4lbs,5lbs ,12 lbs respectively)
Colors available	Aqua, Black, Purple, Red, Gray, Natural
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	Yes
Multi-purpose	Yes

Seat for your soul has 3 types of cushions – Crescent, Zafu, and Zabuton. You can choose the size, shape, and color you want.

The outer cover is made from organic cotton while the filling is full of buckwheat

This makes it easier to clean, wash, and maintain. The materials used in making these meditation cushions are natural. You can choose from the three varieties to suit your meditation purpose.

The drawback of these cushions is that there is no lumbar support. But it is easier to carry around and can be used for yoga or sitting low.

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11. Friends of Meditation Vipassana Meditation Chair

Features	Availability
Dimensions	21 x 18 Inch x 3 inch
Weight	5kg (11lbs)
Colors available	Black, Green
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	Yes
Multi-purpose	No

Friends of Meditation offers yet another Vipassana meditation chair, which is also designed by Swami Dhyan Unmesh.

This chair has a different design than the previous one. It has a simpler design that’s made especially for Vipassana.

It’s foldable and comes with a 7 years warranty. It also has an extra cushion to give support to your lower back.

The difference between this chair and the previous one is that you can rest your back on this one.

However, it still doesn’t make it multipurpose, as relaxing on this chair can be uncomfortable for your body.

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12. WAYTRIM Adjustable Indoor Chair

Features	Availability
Dimensions	47-1/4” x 23” x 6” (L x W x H); 90° Folded Size: 23” x 22-1/2” x 26-1/2” (L x W x H).
Weight	5.3kg (11.70lbs)
Colors available	Grey, Coffee, Blue
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	Yes
Multi-purpose	Yes

WAYTRIM adjustable indoor chair is not conventionally a meditation chair.          

Its cushion filling is made from recycled cotton and the top cover is a blend of linen and cotton. This doesn’t pill and looks good as well.

It also has 5 adjustable position settings. You can recline it or lay it flat. This makes it good for lumbar support. Also, it is easy to clean and maintain.

If you are looking for back support during your meditation practice, this can be a good match for you.   

Since it doesn’t have memory foam, it might not be the best one for sitting for long periods of time.

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13. NNEWVANTE Adjustable Floor Chair

Features	Availability
Dimensions	Fold-flat Size: 30*18.9*3 in
Weight	2.4kg (5.5lbs)
Colors available	Blue, Green, and Pink
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	Yes
Multi-purpose	Yes

NNEWVANTE adjustable floor chair is an ergonomic back jack floor chair and foldable. It has 5 position-setting to support your reclining need.

The cover is washable and easy to clean. You can use this anywhere and sit comfortably. It’s good for adults as well as for kids.

The drawback of this chair is that it isn’t fully a meditation chair.

While you can sit on it, relax, watch movies, it will be difficult to meditate on it in a cross leg posture.

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14. DRAGONN ergonomic kneeling chair

Features	Availability
Dimensions	27.5 x 19 x 8 inches
Weight	8.5kg (18.85lbs)
Colors available	Black
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	Yes
Multi-purpose	No

DRAGONN ergonomic kneeling chair claims to be beneficial in correcting slouching posture. They advertise it mainly for use as a replacement for office chairs.

To be frank, it doesn’t seem to be very comfortable for office hours.

While kneeling and supporting your shins with cushions might be a great idea for meditations, but for long office hours, it is tricky.

If you are looking at this as an ergonomic meditation chair, then this can work for you.

Also, you should be exercising caution while distributing your weight over this chair as it has wheels underneath. You can perform efficient Seiza positions in your meditation room with this product.

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15. Yoga Meditation Buckwheat Bolster Pillow Cushion

Features	Availability
Dimensions	13″x13″x4.5″ 16″x16″x4.5″
Weight	2kg(4.55lbs) 2.9(6.50lbs)
Colors available	Blue, Green, Black, Turquoise, Gray, Purple
Foldable	No
Easy to transport	Yes
Multi-purpose	Yes

Yoga Meditation Buckwheat Bolster Pillow Cushion is a Zafu meditation cushion. It comes in two sizes and slightly different weights. It is easy to carry around and easy to clean.

The filling is made from buckwheat hulls, which are neatly packed inside the cushion and easy to remove and clean. The cover is made from cotton and is zipped for ease in maintenance.

The drawback of this cushion is that it has no back support. It can be used for your yoga sessions too. But some people might find it too small.

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16. LZ Leisure Zone Adjustable Floor Chair

Features	Availability
Dimensions	47 ” L x (19-26)” W x 6.9″ Thick
Weight	5.3kg (11.9lbs)
Colors available	Orange, Coffee
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	Yes
Multi-purpose	Yes

LZ Leisure Zone adjustable floor chair looks plush and is comfortable to sit on. While you can transport it easily, it looks the best indoors.

You can use it for your meditation practice in your meditation room or relax on it while watching a movie.

It has 5 adjustable positions setting from 90 degrees to 180 degrees. You can lay it flat when you have to put it away. It has good lumbar support, which comes from its steel frame inside.

The drawback of this floor lounger is that it is not easy to clean. The cover is not removable so your best bet would be to spot clean it.

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17. Zen’s Bamboo Floor Seat Chair

Features	Availability
Dimensions	Small: 18.11×16.73×13.78 inch Large:19.7×21.6×17.4 inch
Weight	Small :3.7kg (8.2lbs) Large: 3.9kg (8.65lbs)
Colors available	Natural
Foldable	No
Easy to transport	No
Multi-purpose	Yes

bamboo and the cushion is made from thick sponge.

It’s good for low seating. The covers are removable and washable.

While it is a good floor chair, it might not be the best meditation chair. It has good back support but the number of meditation poses you can do on this is very limited.

This is a Japanese concept of a floor lounger and looks elegant in such kind of setting. It is not foldable and thus, not easy to transport.

If this chair looks fit for your lifestyle or your meditation needs, go for it!

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18. bonVIVO Easy Comfort Multiple Angle Floor Chair

Features	Availability
Dimensions	18.5 in (L: seat) x 24.3 in (L: backrest) x 20.5 in (W).
Weight	2.9kg (6.6lbs)
Colors available	Black
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	No
Multi-purpose	Yes

bonVIVO Easy adjustable floor chair is a great multipurpose chair. You can use it for meditation, watching TV or reading a book. It has PU foam and PE form, which makes it very comfortable to sit on.

The cover is easy to clean as well. It’s easy to carry around but it’s not exactly easy to transport. You will have to lay it flat to store it.

It isn’t the best choice if you want to meditate outdoors.

But if you want a multipurpose floor chair for indoors, this is a good one. It has lumbar support and adjusts in 5 different positions for you to comfortably recline on.

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19. Giantex 14 Position Floor Chair

Features	Availability
Dimensions	40.6” x 20.1” x 5.5”
Weight	6.12kg (13.5lbs)
Colors available	Black, Brown, Grey, Pink, Purple, Tan
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	No
Multi-purpose	Yes

Giantex 14 position floor is one of the most comfortable chairs we have reviewed. It can be reclined in 14 different settings.

It can be used for relaxing as well as for meditation. It has high-density foam for comfortable sitting.

The covers are made from flannel fabric and have to be spot cleaned. It looks good indoors and it can be taken outdoors if you wish. But beware, it has to be laid flat when transporting.

If you cannot stuff it in your car, it will be awkward to walk around with.

However, it’s good for back support and reclining for indoor activities. There’s a metal frame inside that helps to position it at just the right angle.

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20. Stansport Go Anywhere Chair

Features	Availability
Dimensions	29.5 x 21 x 2 inches
Weight	2.26kg (5lbs)
Colors available	Blue, Fushia, Green, Grey, Orange, Red
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	Yes
Multi-purpose	Yes

Stansport Go Anywhere Chair has 10 position settings with a metal frame for sturdy back support. It has a polyester cover that is easy to unzip and wash.

It has good cushioning and can be transported anywhere. Just fold it flat and strap it on your back.

You can use it for meditation indoors as well as outdoors. If you wish to bring your chair to any other event, this serves that purpose well.

You can take it anywhere and set it up easily. However, in the area of cleaning, the zippers have been known to pop off which can be annoying. It’s better to spot clean than machine wash the covers.

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21. Ashan Yoga Seat Strap

Features	Availability
Dimensions	8.8 x 5.3 x 1.7 inches
Weight	136g (4.8 ounces)
Colors available	Blue, Purple
Foldable	Yes
Easy to transport	Yes
Multi-purpose	No

Ashan Cradle Yoga seat strap is an innovative take on meditation chairs, meditation cushions, and meditation benches.

The idea here is to prevent muscle fatigue in your legs while sitting in a cross-legged posture.

Your back gets support through the band that stretches to your feet while sitting cross-legged. This can be strapped on your back and taken anywhere. However, it doesn’t provide any cushiony comfort for people with severe back issues.

Also, it’s mostly marketed towards small built people and is not very compatible with muscular bodies. It does have a large option but that doesn’t always help everyone.

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Benefits Of Using Meditation Chair

Before we get into the benefits, you might ask why you need a meditation chair in the first place.

You can sit on the floor or meditate lying against a tree or a wall if you like. But at some point, your bones are going to dig in deeper and sit heavier. It will numb your legs and might start aching your back.

This will certainly happen if you are meditating and sitting for long periods of time. But with a good meditation chair, you will only reap the benefits of meditation to its fullest.

Here are all the benefits that a meditation chair gives you:

• It helps you sit in an upright position
• It helps you sit comfortably for long hours
• Doesn’t numb your legs
• Great for your back especially if you have back problems
• Can meditate anywhere anytime
• Makes it easier to follow a meditation routine

When you have a comfortable, light, and travel-friendly meditation chair, meditation bench or meditation cushion, you will find it easier to stick to your routine.

During meditation, if your back starts to ache because of poor alignment, it can hamper your meditation experience. If you are seeking to get the best out of meditation, set a time and place for it. After that, try to make your experience as comfortable as possible. This will make the experience more enjoyable which will help you get into a daily meditation habit.

Buying Tips for Meditation Chair

1. Decide where you want to meditate – do you want to dedicate a separate meditation room for your meditation practice? Or, do you want to meditate anywhere? This will help you in choosing between collapsible meditation chairs and rigid ones.
2. Cheaper is not always better. You can choose a cheaper meditation chair only if it checks all the right boxes. If not, you might be compromising a lot on your meditation experience.
3. Observe if it can support your weight or not. Also, look if any of those are good at balancing your weight evenly than pressuring your back and joints.
4. A meditation chair should help you sit upright without causing backache. If you tend to slouch on it, you might doze off during your meditation practice.
5. Look at your physical needs. Some people may not need extra back support, unlike other people. This will help you filter out the perfect type of meditation chair that suits your physical needs.
6. Look for the materials that are compatible with your meditation needs and lifestyle. Do you want your meditation chair to be eco-friendly and vegan? Or synthetic fabric and materials will also work for you?
7. Compare the cost of meditation chairs. You might find some deals cheaper at one website/place than the other. But beware of cheap imitations.

Is a Meditation Chair for You?

Meditation helps in improving brain function and physical health. A Meditation chair makes your meditation experience more blissful. Once you form this healthy habit, you will be able to reap the benefits.

There are a lot of factors that decide which type of meditation chair you might need:

• Your meditation style
• Your physical condition and need
• Your lifestyle
• Your choice of material
• Your ease, comfort, and times of repetition
• Cost of it all

These factors influence your final choice.  

We hope this guide will help you choose the best meditation chair. If you want to learn about Effective Morning Meditation see our guide here.

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