Mindful Modern Folding Meditation Bench - Bamboo Kneeling Stool w/Locking Magnetic Hinges - Prayer Kneeler Seiza Chair w/Soft Pillow & Travel Bag

Attractive and very well made. My husband is comfortable on it, but for me, unfortunately, the very short height makes getting up and down a bit difficult with arthritic back. Not the fault of the item which is very nice.

I purchased this last year and love it! I am 5'9" medium build and this is perfect for me. I use a small flat pillow for my knees but this takes the pressure off of my knees by resting most of my weight upon the bench. I first kneel with the bench behind my feet and then pull it up. It takes the pressure off of my knees perfectly. I think if you're feet are 10's or higher, you would have to lift it up over feet to position it over your calves. Recommend they have a larger model if you are in that situation. I did make one modification. On the bottom side of the legs, it's finished wood, which allows it to gradually slip backwards if you are on a carpeted surface. I purchased some anti slip tape and attached it to the bottom of the legs and works perfectly. I paid $5. Very sturdy and good value and in terms of your height, it you are a larger frame this may not work as well.

I wanted something kind of cute, relaxing, comfortable and easily stored. Did I find all of that in one, of course not. But I did get a little close to it. The cushion is comfortable enough to sit on for a few minutes (long enough to meditate for about fifteen to twenty minutes.) But I honestly wouldn’t sit that much longer. I wish it was foam or something softer. I like that it folds and can be placed in its own little bag and put away easily, out of sight, out of the way. I think it’s enough space from the ground to get your leg a little comfortable while meditating. It’s sturdy. I ah experience a little imbalance if I move forward a little. It I think it’s just my weight causing the bench to move out of place (I’m big; 200+ pounds.) There’s no real back support, you’ll have to sit right and keep your balance. Overall, I’m satisfied with the purchase.

Sturdy and perfect height. A little heavy to travel with it by air but fine if in a vehicle. Well constructed with nice materials.

My doctor suggested this kind of chair for long-term work at a low desk (around 20-in above floor). I'd already been using a hard foam roller to balance on while working but thought this would be much more comfortable. You use your core (as the exercise instructors lecture) on the foam roller more, but this becomes tedious after a couple of hours. This chair allows you to sit more confidently (no rolling). But I don't find it especially comfortable. I either contort my body so I'm squatting--and this becomes uncomfortable after about an hour. Or I'm sitting in the meditation pose but slide forward often as I'm typing... On the plus side, because the seat is tilted, the angle of your hips is more natural and alleviates a lot of tightness that accompanies sitting at a 90-degree angle. And this position (meditation position) forces your spine into a more natural curvature. Still, I have to get up often because there's still too much pressure on my lowest ribs and because I'm too large a guy to fit my feet and lower legs UNDER the bench. This means my lower legs are splayed out to the sides of the bench, putting pressure on my knees. One more note, I read the seller/manufacturer answering a question about the content of the cushion. They said it's natural buckwheat, but you can see from my included photo it's foam. I had to double-check the ad because, for me, the seat isn't comfortable. It flattens VERY fast, pushing the hard wood into my bones. So I'm now on Amazon searching for a buckwheat pillow. But after using this admittedly handsome bench for two days (one full day in my home office), it's just too painful--especially on my knees--to keep using. Handsome wood. So far stable hinges--no collapsing. Too small for taller people (6'5"+...) so may be very hard on the knees. And a thin foam, not buckwheat, cushion--which may not be comfortable after a few minutes since the cushion collapses easily.

I needed a kneeler for Church, since ours was torched a couple of years ago. We are in a temporary makeshift Church which doesn’t have kneelers. I’ve tried several ways to soften the hurt on my knees. Once I tried this one, I knew I didn’t have to look any more. I had tried other brands but they all gave way as they weren’t made with the correct size screws. This one is perfect and others in my Church are asking where I got it. It could use a bit more padding, but I took care of that. It has a perfect height allowing me to kneel without hurting my legs or feet. It folds nicely in its carrying case. I’ve added a pocket to the outside of the case so I can carry some reading material to Church.

Zipper was stuck and broke off before first deployment.

I'm impressed by this bench. Every element is high quality, from the wood with a pretty etching, to the hinges that open smoothly with a satisfying "click", to the very comfy cushion with a washable cover. The carrying case is made of a lovely, soft fabric, with a pretty embroidered pattern (bonus points for not having a gigantic brand name on the case). The height and angle are also just right for keeping my knees happy.

All around first class meditation bench. I tried four other meditation benches by 4 different manufacturers and this one won on all levels hands down.

Love the lovely design which is very stable for me (I'm 1.59m tall and weigh 59 kg). The travel bag is very compact.

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