Silk & Wool Meditation Seat Guide
A meditation seat begins with how you sit. Supreme Swan makes silk-and-wool chair blankets, asana mats and supportive cushions for daily practice, rooted in Paramahansa Yogananda's meditation tradition and welcoming meditators of all paths.
Choose by how you meditate
| Piece | Best suited to | Construction and size |
|---|---|---|
| Dhyanam meditation chair blanket | A covering draped over a chair and down beneath the feet. | Raw silk above 100% Italian wool; 23.5 × 85 inches. |
| Asana Meditation Mat | A dedicated mat for floor sitting, or beneath the feet during chair meditation. | Raw dupioni silk, 100% Italian wool and cotton batting; 24 × 36 inches. |
| Wedge meditation cushion | Angled sitting support on a chair seat. | Raw silk upper surface, Italian wool base, removable cover and coccyx section. See the listing for current options. |
| Crescent meditation cushion | A raised, tapered seat for floor meditation. | Raw dupioni silk over Italian wool, with high-density and memory foam; 23 × 16 × 6 inches. Removable cover and carrying handle. |
| Zabuton meditation cushion | A broad padded floor base beneath a sitting cushion, cushioning the knees and ankles. | Raw dupioni silk over Italian wool, with high-density and memory foam; 24 × 24 × 2.5 inches. Removable cover. |
A chair meditation setup
Use a stable chair that lets your feet rest comfortably. The Dhyanam blanket covers the chair and extends beneath your feet; the wedge adds tapered support on the seat. The Chair Meditation Set combines one blanket and one wedge cushion. The chair and armrests are not included. Read our chair meditation posture and setup guide for a step-by-step arrangement.
A floor meditation setup
The crescent supports the seated body; the zabuton cushions the knees and ankles against the floor. The asana provides a thinner, cotton-batting meditation mat. These pieces serve different purposes. Our wedge, crescent and zabuton guide helps you compare the options.
Silk above, wool beneath
The upper surface of our meditation seats is pure raw dupioni silk over 100% Italian wool. Where a Purple option is offered, Purple uses our classic raw silk. Check each product's current color selector; the choices differ by piece. Cushions contain foam, while the Asana mat contains cotton batting.
For the source of the chair-seat tradition, see Self-Realization Fellowship's beginner meditation instructions. Our article on silk and wool explores the devotional context. A meditation chair blanket is a seat covering; if you want something to wrap around your shoulders, explore meditation shawls.
Questions about your seat
Do I need a cushion with a chair blanket or asana?
The blanket and asana provide the textile meditation seat. A wedge or crescent adds sitting support if that suits your posture. Choose the support your body needs; equipment is not a prerequisite for beginning meditation.
How should I clean it?
Follow the care label for your particular piece. The wedge cover is removable and dry-cleanable. Other silk-and-wool pieces may need different care; please ask before washing. See our meditation seat care guide.
Where can I check prices, colors and ordering details?
The linked product pages carry current prices and available options. For ordering terms, consult our shipping information and returns and exchanges. For personal help choosing a seat, contact Supreme Swan.