Cushions for sitting

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Christine, Where do you get your cushions that you sit on? Do you make them yourself or is there a good place to buy them? Also, about what size is the bench/stool or whatever you call it that you put the cushion on? I'm trying to find something that will work in my house with all of my family who do NOT want to just sit on the floor. :)

Also, are men & boys supposed to sit on the floor or cushions too?

Thanks!

Vicki

Yes, Vicki...this work is for men, too, and it's not out of the realm of possiblilities that I will either include them or have separate classes for men in the future.

Here is a wonderful company that supplies all my cushions: www.bluelotus.com.

The stool I sit on in front of my computer is made from an ancient wooden cart wheel from India!! It is 25 1/2 inches high and 18 1/2 inches in diameter. The cushion that sits on it is square and 30X30. It was just one of those rare finds and all I can suggest is that you have your husband build you something substantial. :-)

I tried to go to that website and it was for a flower. There were no stores or anything. What did I miss?

but didn't come up with cushions?

was rushing out the door this morning. www.bluelotusyoga.com!!!

I was wondering what happened....:) I found a book with a small bench in it made out of 2 x 4's that I can probably make all by myself. I think it will work just perfect, now to find that cushion. :)

Vicki

Hi Vicki

I made my stool by using the pedastel and lift mechanism from an old office chair that had a broken seat. I also removed the back support.

I made a 13mm (1/2 inch) ply top about the same diameter as the five castor pedastel and bolted it to the seat bracket with some big washers as shims to level it to horizontal. You could make the seat any shape you like, whether you like to straddle it or not. Just make sure it is no bigger in size than the diameter of the pedastel so it is stable. You can adjust the height with the gas lift or screw mechanism.

At the moment I am using an old cushion off a disused sofa, but it is not entirely satisfactory as it slips around a bit. The whole thing cost about $US7 for the ply. Good luck.

Cheers

Louise