{"title":"Seiza Meditation Benches","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe traditional Japanese posture called \"seiza,\" in which a person sits in a kneeling posture using a meditation bench, is a great alternative to sitting cross-legged on the floor. Our seiza meditation benches come in a variety of shapes, heights and styles to meet your needs. We offer a few meditation bench models that fold for ease of travel, and our meditation bench and zabuton meditation cushion sets are a great value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/162731287\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about zazen meditation, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monasterystore.org\/zazen-instructions\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZazen Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"upholstered-meditation-bench","title":"Folding Upholstered Meditation Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis handsome seiza meditation bench comes with a non-removable black cushion and folding legs that make it easy to pack, even in a small suitcase. The rounded base gives you just the right amount of tilt, regardless of your height or weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWatch a short video on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/162731287\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaking Your Seat: Arranging the Body for Zazen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAngled Leg\u003c\/span\u003e - Regular: 5\" in front and 6 1\/4\" back. Tall: 6\" front 7 1\/4\" back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRound Leg\u003c\/span\u003e - Regular: 5 5\/8\" at the tallest point. Tall: 6 1\/2\" at the tallest point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBench Top (including padding)\u003c\/span\u003e - Approximately 7.5\" x 18.5\" x 2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e - 4 pounds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Store Weighed Items","offers":[{"title":"Regular \/ Angled","offer_id":46269998596262,"sku":"BENCH-UPHOLSTERED-ANGLED","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Regular \/ Rounded","offer_id":46269998629030,"sku":"BENCH-UPHOLSTERED","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0307\/5683\/1370\/products\/sb-10-tmb__10820.jpg?v=1739049120"},{"product_id":"tall-seiza-folding-bench","title":"Tall Seiza Folding Meditation Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur finely crafted seiza benches are made with maple wood and sealed with an eco-friendly hard wax finish. The hinge on each side has a locking mechanism, insuring a stable sitting period. A small brand of the Mountains and Rivers Order insignia appears on one leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese benches also come with an optional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monasterystore.org\/products\/seiza-bench-cushion\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ememory foam cushion, sold separately.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeiza is a great meditation posture for those with less hip flexibility who have trouble sitting cross-legged. The bench also keeps pressure off your feet and ankles. This tall version is great for those with larger bodies or those looking for a higher seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall Seiza Bench Dimensions: \u003cspan\u003e18'' L x 7.25 '' W x 8.25” front - 10” back H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch a short video on \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/162731287\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaking Your Seat: Arranging the Body for Zazen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd check out the bench redesign as well the new cushions we offer to accompany your seat: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1016507994?h=126d1b9793\u0026amp;badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Showing off the new Seiza Bench designs\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Store Weighed Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32438347759754,"sku":"ZMM-BENCH-FLDINGTALL","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0307\/5683\/1370\/files\/new_seiza_bench_master_image_copy.jpg?v=1739049107"},{"product_id":"standard-seiza-folding-meditation-bench","title":"Standard Seiza Folding Meditation Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur finely crafted seiza benches are made with maple wood and sealed with an eco-friendly hard wax finish. The hinge on each side has a locking mechanism, insuring a stable sitting period. A small brand of the Mountains and Rivers Order insignia appears on one leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese benches also come with an optional \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/monasterystore.org\/products\/seiza-bench-cushion\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ememory foam cushion, sold separately.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note there is a natural and, to our eyes, beautiful variation and oxidation to maple, so the wood grain on the benches will vary. Allow us to choose a bench for you at random. Otherwise, please contact the store if you have a preference and we will accommodate you as we are able.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Showing off the new Seiza Bench designs\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1016507994?h=126d1b9793\u0026amp;badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeiza is a great meditation posture for those with less hip flexibility who have trouble sitting cross-legged. The bench also keeps pressure off your feet and ankles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Standard Seiza Bench Dimensions: 18'' L x 7.25'' W x 6.5” front - 8.25\" back H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 4.6 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch a short video on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/162731287\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaking Your Seat: Arranging the Body for Zazen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Store Weighed Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32438662660234,"sku":"ZMM-BENCH-FLDINGSHRT","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0307\/5683\/1370\/files\/new_seiza_bench_master_image_copy.jpg?v=1739049107"},{"product_id":"seiza-bench-cushion","title":"Seiza Bench Cushion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe removable Seiza Bench Cushion is constructed of two inch thick memory foam, wrapped in a removable washable cover. The whole thing attaches by high quality velcro to most seiza benches. Please choose between the standard 14\" wide underside and the 10\" version, which is specifically designed for our folding benches, so as to avoid the hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for the top, each cushion is 15 inches wide and 7 inches from the front to the back of the seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf necessary to wash, we recommend doing so in cold water. Hang to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Store Weighed Items","offers":[{"title":"Fixed leg (14\" underside) \/ Sage","offer_id":45793397047462,"sku":"BENCH-CUSHION SAGE","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Folding bench (10\" underside) \/ Black","offer_id":45793397080230,"sku":"BENCH-CUSHION-10 BLK","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Folding bench (10\" underside) \/ Brown","offer_id":45793397112998,"sku":"BENCH-CUSHION-10 BROWN","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Folding bench (10\" underside) \/ Maroon","offer_id":45793397145766,"sku":"BENCH-CUSHION-10 MAR","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Folding bench (10\" underside) \/ Saffron","offer_id":45793397178534,"sku":"BENCH-CUSHION-10 SAF","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Folding bench (10\" underside) \/ Navy","offer_id":45793397211302,"sku":"BENCH-CUSHION-10 NAVY","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Folding bench (10\" underside) \/ Sage","offer_id":45793397244070,"sku":"BENCH-CUSHION-10 SAGE","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0307\/5683\/1370\/files\/Seizabenchrainbowcircleexperiment8693copy.jpg?v=1739049107"},{"product_id":"folding-alder-meditation-bench","title":"Folding Alder Meditation Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis simple seiza meditation is sleek with folding legs that make it easy to pack, even in a small suitcase. We have options for a sturdy angled leg or rounded legs to give you just the right amount of tilt, regardless of your height or weight. (Compatible with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monasterystore.org\/products\/seiza-bench-cushion\"\u003eFoam Bench Cushions\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWatch a short video on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/162731287\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaking Your Seat: Arranging the Body for Zazen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAngled Leg\u003c\/span\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003eRegular: 5.5\" in front, 7.25\" in back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRound Leg\u003c\/span\u003e -  Regular: 5 5\/8\" at tallest point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBench Top\u003c\/span\u003e - 7\" x 17.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e - 4 pounds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Store Weighed Items","offers":[{"title":"Regular \/ Angled","offer_id":46269993287846,"sku":"BENCH-ALDER-ANGLED","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Regular \/ Rounded","offer_id":46269993320614,"sku":"BENCH-ALDER-ROUND","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0307\/5683\/1370\/files\/Alder_seiza_bench_round.jpg?v=1743620012"}],"url":"https:\/\/monasterystore.org\/collections\/seiza-meditation-benches\/subcategory-cushion-bench-supplies.oembed","provider":"The Monastery Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}