Brentwood Home Crystal Cove Meditation Cushion, Buckwheat Zafu Oval Floor Pillow, Made in California

I bought two of these in 2021. The picture was taken just now, August 2024. These cushions get used daily in our family room. I have pets and sons and a husband, all using. As you can see, have held up very well. No special treatment. I just purchased 2 of the breathing pillows to add. They are a nice product. Only took picture of 1 but they both look the same. PS: I think some people get confused and think buckwheat is dead bugs. No, it’s buckwheat.

I am new to meditation but at least experienced enough to know that I needed a decent meditation cushion. I was using a regular pillow and a yoga mat and needless to say this was not exactly comfortable. I undertook the daunting task of doing the Internet research and I quickly learned that there are an infinite number of products on the market and some with varying degrees of reputation and reviews. This Brentwood Pillow kept coming up in reviews and consistently had very positive remarks and comments. Since this one had the natural buckwheat filling I decided to give it a try. After several meditation sessions I am now completely sold. The height and firmness are perfect. I no longer feel that pressure on my knees when crossing my legs and I can achieve a variety of sitting positions. I am 5'7" and weigh about 168 LBs so this was perfect for my build. The quality of the pillow is really nice with a very aesthetically pleasing pattern of the outer fabric. This should last me for awhile and provide a platform in which to continue my meditation practice. No issues with bugs as another reviewer complained of so I am happy to report I didn't have that to contend with. Nice to know that the outer shell is washable in case it gets dirty over time and use. This was exactly what I was looking for in a meditation cushion.

I purchased the Brentwood Home Crystal Cove Meditation pillow as a replacement for a different brand of meditation pillow which I had become dissatisfied with. A friend of mine had this one and let me sit on her cushion. Immediately I knew I wanted to get one for myself. The Brentwood Home Crystal Cove cushion was so much more comfortable than my previous cushion.The difference between the two is the filling. My previous cushion was filled with packed cotton. I specfically choose cotton stuffing initially as I thought hulls might collect dust and allergens over time. What I didn't realize was that over time and pressure from being sat upon, the cotton stuffing compacted more and became quite unforgiving. The Crystal Cove is a bit heavier due to the hulls, but much more comfortable overall. I really like that I can conform it to my body and get really comfortable. Because it is formable, I can use it easily as a seated cushion under the bottom, or I can turn it up on the flatter side and use it to support myself when in a kneeling posture.The stitching and design make it lovely and interesting. The covering material is soft against the skin like a sweatshirt. It's very inviting; it is my meditation companion.

I read reviews before purchasing and some people said they used this pillow on a sofa or chair. It was the perfect size for my desk chair and gorgeous so I was very excited when it arrived. I was surprised to find it was like sitting on a rock. Very hard and uncomfortable. I expected something with a feel like thick memory foam. The Seller quickly accepted my return request but I was responsible for return postage. That was expected since it came with free shipping. Using USPS, It cost me $28 dollars to return a $49 item. I seriously considered keeping it but had already started the return so decided to go ahead. I'm giving a 5 star rating because it was a beautiful pillow and very well made, it just didn't work for the application I had in mind. My mistake. I thought about removing some hulls to soften it down a bit but was afraid that would cause it to lose shape as one reviewer reported. So, be sure you really want this item before ordering because the return cost is not cheap!

Great cushion for home ground/floor living. I’ve been following Tony Riddle (aka @thenaturallifestylist) on Instagram who has convinced me that sitting is much too present in our daily lives, so I cut our family dining table down to 14” tall and we now have a more natural human movement friendly place to eat and work at home.We have a few different yoga cushions at the table and I think the build quality on this one tops the others, though I would say when it comes to putting your feet on it and squatting, it is a little bit lacking in the buckwheat hull filling compared to the other we have that are a little more dense. But it does make it a little more comfortable when sitting cross legged, kneeling on it, or being in a 90/90 position.Overall, it’s my favorite of the cushions we have in terms of design and comfort. I’d recommend it.

I am new to meditation and bought cushion because sitting on the floor was too hard on my back and although I have only had it for a few days, I really like it so far. It has a small but supportive seat and is comfortable for working on the floor along with meditation. I have even used it as a surface for my laptop and I’m sure I’ll find other uses in the future for it. The only reason I gave it a 4 star review instead of a 5 star one is because the zippers seem very fragile and I am very worried I will break one if I have to remove the case to wash it. They are a bit frail but could probably be replaced with better ones if they do end up breaking without too much trouble. The material is also slightly less of a quality than I was expecting but overall I do really like this product and hopefully it will last me a good while.