15 Meditation Benches to Enhance Your Meditation Practice
Meditation benches are fantastic tools to ensure a comfortable seated position for your meditation. Meditation benches are small stools that are designed for long periods of sitting – they protect and support your back and feature and ergonomic and portable design for ease of use. Below is a list of 15 different brands and designs of meditation benches including pictures and dimensions to help you choose the perfect meditation bench for you.
1. SPOKO Meditation Bench
The Spoko Meditation bench is a hand-made birch wood three-piece bench that allows you to meditate with proper posture alignment and open your heart and shoulders, therefore improving your circulation and increasing your energy level. The seat is light and easily disassembled into three light pieces making it easy for travel. The arching of the bench and the gentle incline promotes your body and pelvic area to ultimately pursue the natural curve, leaving you in a space of balance, well-being and comfort – no cushion is required. Overall, this bench has a sleek, modern design, is light weight and portable and allows your posture to remain aligned during a relaxing meditation.
Dimensions: Width – 16.14 inches (41cm) , Depth – 7.87 inches (20cm), Front leg – 6.25 inches (16cm) high, Back leg – 7.09 inches (18cm) high
Weight 1.8kg
2. Valiai Strong Wooden Meditation Bench
The Valiai wooden meditation bench is perfectly shaped for Seiza pose (sitting with your knees forward, legs bent beneath you and ankles below buttocks). Sitting in the Seiza pose improves flexibility and helps to remain balance and focus during your meditation practice. The wooden bench is crafted from plywood. Its structural design allows you to keep your spine straight & the legs bent beneath you without discomfort. The bench features a stylish design and is extremely lightweight meaning it fits flawlessly into your home or can be packed up for travel. The Valiai bench is fairly affordable for the incredible value it offers.
Dimensions: length 20in/52cm, width 8in/22cm, height 7in/20cm, weight 3lb/1.500kg
3. Still Sitting Nomad Meditation Bench
The Nomad meditation bench is a sleek, wooden bench ideally used for cross legged or Seiza kneeling positions during your meditation. It has the ability for the height to be adjusted which means this one bench can be comfortably utilized by the whole family or altered for different seating positions. The seat is incredibly portable as it folds up into a compact travel size which means you can take your Nomad meditation bench with you anywhere! The bench is available in two different colours and sizes meaning you can customize the bench to your preferences and comfort.
Dimensions: 19 x 7 x 1.5 inches
Weight: 2.14 pounds
4. Adjustable Seiza Bench
Finding a comfortable way to sit during meditation is fundamental to developing a solid practice. This meditation bench is extremely portable, customizable, adjustable and durable. It can be adjusted to different heights to cater for your needs in different positions such as kneeling (Seiza) or cross-legged siting (lotus). The seat features a non-slip pad and curved base which allows you to feel secure and comfortable via proper alignment during your meditation practice. The adjustable height of this seat means that it is perfect for the whole family and can be maneuvered to fit the posture needs of all family members, no matter what height.
Dimensions: Seat pad is 9 x 6 inches
Weight: 0.4kg
5. Lotuscrafts Meditation Bench
The Lotuscrafts meditation bench is a padded, benchtop style seat that allows for comfortable and relaxing meditation practice with support for correct posture. The seat features a slight forward angle which allows for your spine to be automatically straightened and remain correctly aligned during your practice. The yoga bench is made of wooden materials and is manufactured with care and precision in Europe. The solvent-free wood varnish highlights the natural wood colour and provides a smooth, soft surface that will perfectly match any interior you may have. The stool is easy to fold up and store away for next time or take to a yoga class. The seat is also available in two different sizes to ensure it caters for the whole family.
Dimensions: Front 13.5 cm,back 16.5 cm (the website didn’t provide any more information sorry).
Weight: 2.2kg
6. Small Clement Teak Stool
This meditation stool is crafted from A grade teak wood and has a natural, contemporary colour that will blend well with any home décor. It is naturally waterproof which means it is suitable for outdoor or shower use. It has a slightly concaved seat for maximum comfort and posture support. This stool is a great tool to strengthen your back and neck muscles to improve your posture during meditation practice or prayer. It is a high-quality product that has been crafted with precision and care for the best overall sitting position.
Dimensions: 49cm H x 46cm W x 31cm D
Weight: 6kg
7. Simplysitting Handcrafted Meditation Bench
The Simply sitting meditation bench is handcrafted to be unique in look and design yet functional and comfortable for meditation. The bench is crafted out of American cherry heartwood which is a durable material featuring a red wooden color. The bench is very lightweight, only weighing 1.3kg which makes it a fantastic choice for portability and traveling purposes. It can also be broken down into two separate pieces via magnet which makes it extremely convenient for storage. According to the manufacturers, the patented design is an “evolutionary leap” in design as it centers itself and is ergonomically curved for higher comfortability.
Dimensions: Standing Tall: 14″w x 7″d x 7″h
Weight: 1.3kg
8. Stylish Handcrafted Meditation Bench by Meditation Hardware
This meditation bench crafted by Meditation Hardware is arguable one of the most stylish and modern meditation bench on the market. This bench is made out of American black walnut and steel and will be sure to match into any house decor you may own. The seat provides a little bit of “give” when being sat on which ensures maximum satisfaction and comfort. This bench allows for long meditation periods with correct posture, pure comfort and incredible style. It is a lightweight meditation bench which ensure for easy portability, storage and accessibility. Overall, this bench brings a new, sleek look to the meditation bench market.
Dimensions: 10″ high, 17″ wide, 10″ deep
Weight: 2kg
9. Kneeling Bench for Yoga, Meditation and Namaz
This meditation is an extremely affordable option, retailing for only $60AUD. This kneeling bench contains a bench, cushion and carry bag all for this small price. The bench is foldable which makes it a fantastic choice for portability and traveling purposes. It is also very lightweight and can be taken to classes etc with ease. This bench is made from high quality, molded plastic and offers a unique, stylish design. Although some may prefer their bench to be crafted from wooden material for a more natural feel during their meditation – this bench offers a high quality product for an extremely accessible price and is perfect for those who may not be able to justify spending large amounts.
Dimensions: 18.5 x 7.1 x 3.1 inches
Weight: 1.5kg
10. Kindseat Adjustable Meditation Seat (Black) with Non-slip Cushion
This meditation seat from Kindseat is definitely one of the most functionally capable meditation benches out there in the market.It’s highly adjustable (height can be changed from 2.5″ to 10″ inches) which is fantastic if you aren’t confident in which size may suit your body. The meditation seat also offers a balance system that offers stable support for you – when shifting position, the angle of the Kindseat changes with you to counteract the movement and maintain balance. This seat can be used in a kneeling or cross-legged position depending on your preference. The Kindseat is easily deconstructed into smaller pieces which means it can be simply thrown into a bag and taken anywhere and everywhere with you.
Dimensions: 22 x 7 x 11 inches
Weight: 1.5kg
11. Original Pi Meditation Bench
The Pie meditation bench is uniquely designed and extremely functional. The bench is characterized by the two legs being centered instead of on the outside which mimics the shape of the Pi symbol – hence its name. The rounded legs of the bench make it functionally capable to adjust to different postures and positions, especially kneeling position (seiza) which allows it to cater for people of all heights and weights. This bench is stylish and comes in a natural wooden color which will blend nicely into home decor. It is lightweight and easily portable.
Dimensions: 16 x 7 x 7.2 inches
Weight: 2kg
12. Ronin Folding Meditation Bench
The Ronin folding meditation bench is incredibly beautiful. It is crafted from walnut wood and hand polished with a natural lavender-beeswax coating which enhances the relaxation aspect of your meditation experience. The bench is aesthetically beautiful and reflects the true value and craftsmanship of the bench. Not only is the bench beautiful to the eye, it is also bio mechanically correct so you can sit on your knees with a proper posture to align your spine. The bench has the ability to fold into a travel size which is incredibly helpful for portability purposes. Overall, the Ronin folding meditation bench would make a stunning addition to a meditators home and practice.
Dimensions: 16.4 x 5.7 x 5.3 inches
Weight: 2kg
13. Needs Portable Seiza Bench
This meditation bench is perfect for any keen travelers who like to bring their practice with them. Imported from Japan, this folding bench is the ultimate lightweight, portable bench. This meditation bench features a loop of fabric, with two boards inside to form supportive “legs.” The bench folds flat and can be easily stored in luggage or a day bag. The seat offers comfort on the go and could be the perfect addition to the life of a traveler, minimalist or someone who’s schedule is overflowing. The bench is sold with its own carry bag too which will protect your bench and improve its longevity. The only downside of this bench is that it is not adjustable – it would best suit those who are below 6ft tall.
Dimensions: 8.66 x 4.53 x 6.69 inches
Weight: 226g
14. Ergonomic Bamboo Meditation Bench
This meditation bench is extremely sturdy. It features locking magnetic hinges which ensures you can meditate without the fear of your bench faltering beneath you. The bench comes with its own travel bag to maintain the longevity of your bench and protect it during travel. This product is sustainably sourced from bamboo that matures in only 2-3 years compared to commercial tree species which take 25-70 years. This means that the bamboo used to craft the benches does not contribute to deforestation and is a much more environmentally friendly option. Overall, this bench is beautifully crafted, sturdy and leaves you with the satisfaction of knowing you are purchasing from an ethically sourced and sustainably built company.
Dimensions: 2.5 x 18 x 8.2 inches
Weight: 3kg
15. Walnut Meditation Bench with knock-down maple tusks
This is a gorgeous handmade meditation bench made from solid black walnut. It is a luxury piece that is made to order for you. The bench is extremely aesthetically pleasing and would be a highlight piece that could be added to your home. The bench is designed to be sat on at a sloping angle for the most comfortable meditation position and benefits for your posture. The bench sits off the ground and is angled so that you can sit comfortably in the traditional Seiza style for extended periods while maintaining good posture and proper back alignment. Overall, this bench is both practical and beautiful.