How to Choose the Right Zafu Cushion for Your Space

Choosing a Zafu cushion is simpler than most people expect. It isn't about experience or flexibility—it's about finding a cushion that feels comfortable, supports the way you like to sit and becomes a natural part of your home.

Whether you're creating a dedicated meditation space, practising yoga, reading a book or simply enjoying a quiet moment away from the sofa, the right Zafu is the one you'll enjoy using day after day.

Choose the size that feels right

For most people, the Neuhaus Zen Standard Zafu (36 cm × 15 cm) offers everything needed for comfortable everyday use. It provides supportive seating while remaining easy to move around your home whenever you need it.

If you'd simply like a little more room, or prefer a broader seating area, our Large Zafu (38 cm × 15 cm) offers the same supportive feel with additional space to settle comfortably.

There isn't a right or wrong choice—only the one that feels most natural for the way you like to sit.

Support that adapts to you

Every Neuhaus Zen Zafu is filled with natural buckwheat hulls inside a removable inner liner.

You can easily remove or add filling to adjust the firmness, sitting height and overall feel of your cushion. Whether you prefer a softer seat or firmer support, your Zafu can be adjusted to suit your own seating preferences over time.

Choose a colour you'll enjoy every day

Your Zafu often becomes part of your everyday living space, so choose a colour that feels at home in your surroundings.

Whether you prefer timeless neutral tones that blend effortlessly into your décor or richer colours that reflect your personality, the best choice is simply the one you'll enjoy seeing and using every day.

A cushion you genuinely like looking at is often the one you'll reach for most often.

Invest in quality that lasts

A well-made Zafu should feel just as good after months of regular use as it does on the day it arrives.

Every Neuhaus Zen Zafu features a 100% organic cotton cover, natural buckwheat hull filling, durable stitched construction, a removable washable cover and a practical carry handle, making it easy to enjoy throughout your home.

Still unsure?

If you're choosing your first Zafu, our Standard size is the ideal place to begin. It comfortably suits most people and is perfect for meditation, yoga, reading, journalling or relaxed floor sitting around the home.

If you know you'd appreciate a little more seating space, our Large Zafu offers the same natural support with a broader seating area.

Whichever you choose, the best Zafu is the one that feels comfortable, fits naturally into your home and encourages you to slow down, settle in and enjoy using it