Meditation cushions offer support and comfort for cross-legged meditation, Seiza or kneeling meditation, and Shavasana or lying meditation. But for many people, some discomfort still occurs during a session — leg numbness, joint pain, or back and neck strain. As we age, these discomforts can become more problematic.
The BackJack Chair — sometimes misread as the “Black Jack” chair — offers cushioning and back support during floor sitting meditation. It is lightweight at just under five pounds, making it portable, yet has a strong steel frame that holds up to 250 pounds. The heavy-weight cotton fabric cover will hold up for many years. The seat is 14” wide by 10½” deep by 2” thick with dense foam padding — comfortable without being intrusive. The upright back support has no additional cushioning, but the taut fabric over the metal frame feels perfectly comfortable.
The foam seat is thick enough to cushion your bottom while still allowing you to sit cross-legged, stretch your legs out in front of you, or anything in between. The metal frame and extending foot support your upper body and alleviate back and neck strain.
The BackJack Chair is small but comfortable for most adults and works very well for children. It can be used for all kinds of floor sitting — watching television, reading, playing games on family night, or informal gatherings. It can also be laid flat to create a lounging platform.
For added comfort, place the BackJack Chair on a Zabuton meditation cushion. This large rectangular mat is filled with cotton batting and provides additional cushioning for the legs, ankles, and feet.
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