Photo by Siha at her beautiful Yellow Mat Wellness studio in Oakhurst, GA.
After more than a year of building and using different prototype designs, tested at the park by many people, this version 5 bench is ready to order! As this page is being updated (3/15/2021) I have dozens of benches in stock and are looking for folks that would use them to support their daily meditation practices. Especially if you are hosting a closest friends and neighbors weekly meditation group (perhaps on-line for a little longer, but the benches will be great when you transition to in-person later)!
The stacking design allows a large number of benches to be stored in a small space. This is ideal for groups that use a shared space for their practice. It is also ideal for people that want to host group practice in their homes. A set of 4-6 benches will fit easily in a coat closet, or at the end of your couch, and can be easily setup in a quick minute!
Each bench comes with a 1/2″ thick foam pad. Most people find this sufficient and comfortable, because of the ergonomic design of the angled bench. You must supply your own cushion for your knees, but many find just sitting on a rug to be sufficient padding, especially for shorter meditations.
I made a large supply of these benches just prior to a big event that got shut down due to COVID-19, so I’ve slashed the cost to the minimum to get them out under your buts to support your practice! They are $10 each plus shipping and handling and I encourage you to purchase them in sets of 2 or more so you can meditate with a friend.
At this time all orders are completed on the phone. Call me at 603-298-9882 and leave a voice mail. Once I hear that the call is for benches I’ll call you back soon (I pick up if you are in my contacts when I can). This increases the chance that you get the size bench(es) you need and shipping / delivery options can be discussed. The call will also allow people new to meditation to receive some complimentary instruction or schedule time with David for same.
I take the manufacturing process as a working meditation and absolutely love every moment. So those of you that can’t afford to give a donation, or need to keep it small, no worries! Those that can afford to will donate enough to make up for it. The important thing is that everyone who is committed to practice have the support they need to continue on a daily basis.
There are three bench sizes. The heights listed are of the front edge of the bench:
- Small: 5.5″ high
- Medium: 6.25″ high
- Large: 7″ high
The size that you will find most comfortable depends on the length of your legs, how flexible you are and your preferred posture. Short flexible people usually prefer a small bench, while tall less flexible people usually prefer a large. Sitting cross-legged works fine on a shorter bench, while sitting kneeling (see photos above) works better with a larger bench.
Please click here to fill in an order form to get started with the process, or give me a call. Be sure to leave plenty of options in the next couple of days when David can reach you on the phone to complete your order.