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If persistent back pain is prohibiting your practice, this meditation chair could be the solution. Designed to help you settle comfortably into the right posture, the chair offers 90 degree back support and adjusts to five customizable angles.The soft holland velvet cover is easy to clean and feels nice against the skin, minimizing distractions from itching or discomfort. The chair is lightweight (3.5 pounds) and folds flat, making it ideal for stowing, traveling, or taking to yoga class.  

The chair comes with a portable meditation cushion filled with buckwheat hulls, which is great for extra comfort and hip elevation. Per Randhawa, “Elevating the hips can further help support an upright spine position.” By adding cushions between the legs or directly under you, you’ll promote more chest opening and shoulder softening. 

With pages upon pages of five-star reviews, this popular pick gets a lot of praise from people with back pain. One happy shopper says, “I use it in its upright position at 90 degrees and use the included semi-circle buckwheat cushion for more lumbar support. The combination is perfect for me to meditate with an upright, supported spine, and is comfortable for sessions 45 minutes and longer. My spine feels solidly supported without putting too much pressure on my back.”

A popular option among yogis and meditation practitioners, this stylish one-of-a-kind chair promotes an ergonomically-correct posture. With an elevated seat that raises the hips and angles them forward and hollow foot rests to prevent numbness during sitting, the chair encourages the proper sukhasana position, sans fidgeting. 

This chair has a light metal skeleton to support the body (specifically the lower back, pelvis, knees, and feet), foam padding, and upholstered canvas or vegan leather for optimal comfort and support—allowing you to get deeper into your practice. 

Plenty of positive reviews attest to this chair’s superb design. One enthusiastic buyer says, “This meditation chair was pricey but worth the money. It’s so comfortable to sit in for long periods of time, even with hip problems. It’s sturdy and after 3 months is still in great condition, even after using it everyday.”

Unable to sit still? This revolutionary chair allows you to change up positions with a 360-degree swivel footstool—because not everyone feels comfortable sitting in one position each time they meditate. Whether you prefer kneeling, sitting cross-legged, or with your knees up, the chair is made to support your entire body. Plus, with resilient, high-density foam, the 3.7-inch thick seat cushion helps prop up hips, feet, knees, and ankles at all times, while the crescent-shaped backrest offers excellent lumbar support.

It also makes for a great office chair. You can expect your posture to improve and your body to feel stimulated, even while sitting at a desk for hours. The regular option (listed here) is recommended for those under 6-feet tall and 200 pounds. However, there is a “plus” design, which supports users up to 250 pounds. 

Despite its higher price tag and month-long waitlist, this chair is a crowd pleaser and is very versatile. Reviewers say it enhances their meditation experience and their work-from-home life, too. A particularly pleased customer writes, “I immediately fell in love with this chair. It was very easy to assemble and is super comfortable. I love the different positions I’m able to sit in, especially being a student, so I spend a great deal of time in this chair. It is also perfect for meditation practice.”

Designed without arms, this chair promotes freedom of movement, allowing you to really open up during your practice. Since it’s so low to the ground, you can comfortably place your feet below you to ground further into the moment. Alternatively, if you opt to sit criss-crossed, the Kapok-stuffed cushion comfortably holds the weight of your legs. To further add to the support, the straight back of the chair helps the spine stay upright without feeling stiff. 

Made from banana leaf and mango wood, the boho chair has a natural feel that suits any home aesthetic. Keep in mind, the natural materials and the cushy pillow clock in at around 28 pounds, so it’s not super portable. Despite that, the chair has only positive reviews. One content buyer shares, “My serenity chair is my “destination” and my safe space to free myself to relax and embrace my daily meditation. I am excited to take my seat each morning and am feeling renewed and refreshed as I move into my day.”

Frequent travelers will love this portable meditation chair, which helps hold you accountable to your practice no matter where you are. With adjustable back support, a foldable frame, and a plush easy-to-clean cover, it’s ideal for getting zen both indoors and outdoors. To keep the chair looking good as new, it’s recommended that you spot-treat stains with a damp sponge. 

The comfy foam padding only adds to this chair’s appeal, keeping the spine and sit bones supported while still being thin enough to fold up. Plus, at just 12 pounds, it’s fairly lightweight and easy to transport. 

Even though this chair isn’t as supportive or heavy-duty as others, it has thousands of positive reviews on Amazon. A shopper who experiences back pain says, “I’m so happy with my purchase. I got this chair to offer me back support while meditating. I can set it to either lay down, sit up straight, or lounge back. It’s very supportive. A great buy and I’m glad I chose this style.”

One person mentions that, while they’re pleased with her purchase, they wish they could fold it in half. “Carrying it around fully flat and open can be inconvenient. Otherwise, it’s fantastic,” they write.

Great for prolonged sitting, this extra-large meditation chair is as comfortable and accommodating as it gets. It was designed by a yoga teacher and meditation instructor, with no detail overlooked. The chair features a curved backrest and a 3-inch zafu to keep your hips raised. With a bigger width than the brand’s original meditation chair, this option is well-suited for those with larger torsos and legs, or who are uncomfortable sitting in narrow chairs. 

Caring for the chair couldn’t be easier: It has a removable soft-brushed cotton cover and is foldable for easy storage and portability. 

One Amazon customer writes, “I sometimes meditate 8-10 hours a day, 7 days a week. I have a long torso and am 6’3″. This meditation chair is so comfortable. I have tried others but always come back to this one. I have also taken it to India on meditation retreats.”

Benches can be helpful for longer meditations, as they support the upper body and encourage an upright position. In fact, Vespa recommends meditation benches for those who require a little extra help getting into the right posture. “I find benches help to support a natural lengthening of the spine, especially when my lower back and knees are feeling a bit more sensitive from sitting repetitively for long periods of time,” she says. 

This padded bamboo bench and its cushion topper help stabilize the body in a grounded position, without putting too much pressure on the knees. When used with the accompanying cotton zabuton mat, you’ll find even better pressure relief. There aren’t too many reviews for this bench yet, but those that it does have are positive. One person, who gave the bench a five-star rating writes, “The bench is very sturdy and fits in its carrying bag perfectly. The bench cushion is made of very good construction and I feel confident in this stool.”

Studies show that mindfulness practices can be useful in improving children’s cognitive, emotional, and social abilities—and this meditation chair is a great way to introduce meditation into their lives. Cushy and cozy, this compact seat truly feels like a cloud. Even better, it alleviates pressure and automatically adjusts to the shape of your body, ensuring fidget-free relaxation. The outer cover is made from a durable cotton and spandex blend that’s machine washable, which certainly comes in handy with kids. It takes up less than four square feet, making it a welcome addition to all spaces. 

The brand has thousands of happy customers, with praise for the variety of size options and how well the chair holds its form. One shopper who bought the mini chair for her son writes, “I searched and compared many different bean bag options before deciding on this one for my son, who has sensory issues and needed a nice chair to surround himself in. This one fits the bill. It’s soft, but not too much that you won’t sink right through. It holds form enough to be comfortable but supported…Overall this has been a great choice for our family.”

Available in two sizes (regular and extra large) this floor chair is an excellent choice for people who want a little extra support without spending a ton. It comes in nine colors, flips up to different angles, and features a soft cotton “tough duck” polyester fabric cover over a lightweight, rust-proof frame. 

The heavily padded chair is personally recommended by Vespa, who uses one in her own practice. “I love the back support it provides. I’ve used it many times, both in my practice and in trainings when I spend long periods of time sitting on the floor,” she says.