How Do You Use a Meditation Bench?
A meditation bench supports your hips while you kneel with your shins resting on the floor. It may suit you if you prefer kneeling to cross-legged sitting.
Set up gently
- Place the bench on a stable surface, using a suitable floor cushion beneath your knees and shins.
- If it folds, secure its supports according to its instructions before sitting.
- Kneel and position your legs as directed for the bench’s design.
- Lower yourself onto the seat and adjust until you feel stable.
- Keep your posture comfortable and change position if pain or numbness develops.
Bench height and leg room matter. Do not force a kneeling position that feels uncomfortable; a zafu or chair may suit you better.
