Giving Tree
Meditation Benches
Recycled Wood Hand-crafted with Love.
"I wish that I could
give you something--
but I have nothing left.
I am just an old stump."
"I don't need very much now,"
said the boy.
"just a quiet place to sit and rest.
I am very tired."
"Well," said the tree,
straightening herself up
as much as she could,
"well, an old stump is good
for sitting and resting.
Come, Boy, sit down. Sit down and rest."
And the boy did.
And the tree was happy."
© Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree
(a.k.a.
meditation bench, kneeling bench, seiza bench, yoga seat, meditation
seat, prayer bench, yoga bench, floor sitting bench)
Our Meditation Benches are
strong, light weight, and beautifully hand crafted by Brian, an artist with over 12 years experience in carpentry.
We are proud that we save trees by using high quality recycled wood. We find beautiful pieces of wood that have been abandoned and give them a new life and a greater purpose...To support You on Your journey to Self.
We protect the hard wood surface of each bench with a coat of
protective finish so that the natural beauty of the wood shows through,
while also preserving the integrity.
As You can see from the photos, our meditation benches are uniquely one of a kind. No two benches we sell are alike--
and...
Our meditation benches can be made to order! We will do our best to build You the perfect meditation bench just right for Your height and weight. We recognize that not everyone has the same body, and we will use our knowledge and experience in meditation practice, carpentry, and art to build the perfect bench just for You.
Some examples of adjustments that can be made to Your bench:
Length of legs and width of seat
Color of wood
Flat standing or rounded leg
Fixed bench or hinged folding bench
Hand painted designs or symbols
(Reiki symbols, OM, Inspirational words,Etc..)
If You have a fabric You Love- Send it and We will use it!
Custom built benches, while uniquely personal, will of course take longer to make and ship. The benches in the photos are already made and ready for purchase. Please keep this in mind when ordering.
Who else could benefit from this bench?
As a Reiki Master, this bench has made keeping my body comfortable and my spine straight for energy flow, so much easier. Practitioners of
reflexology also love this bench. It also helps children develop and maintain
good posture while watching television or playing computer games.
I worked in two Chiropractic offices, and have learned how important our posture and spinal alignment is to our overall health and well Being. Anyone who suffers from a bad back can benefit from a Seiza bench...
Why Should You Use a Meditation Bench?
Meditation
benches can really add to your meditation experiences.Comfortable
meditation benches will create the correct posture for your spine.
Meditation benches, by achieving the correct posture will create better
breathing patterns for you. Meditation benches will prevent discomfort
enabling you to experience a deeper more relaxed meditation session.
The basic and simple meditation bench will be much more comfortable
than your ordinary chair or the floor.
One of the fundamentals to achieving a perfect state of meditation
is having the correct posture. Practitioners have known for centuries
that the proper sitting technique enables the body to be relaxed.The
purpose of proper sitting techniques in meditation is to allow the body
to be at ease and be closer to the earth. With that being said, why
would we use meditation benches that pull us away from the earth? The
answer, it allows an alert but restful position which enhances
breathing and stimulates the relaxation response.
The relaxation response is a state for the body when there is
decreased muscle tension, lower heart rate and blood pressure, a deeper
breathing pattern, calming of the belly, and a peaceful, pleasant mood.
It is funny that in America we are only really taught to sit in this
position during meditation. This posture is called autonomous sitting,
it is sitting without back support, much like babies do. It is an
overall healthier form of sitting.
Meditation benches are also known as the kneeling bench. It is a small wooden
bench that is placed behind the knees of a person starting their
meditative process. Meditation benches allow better blood circulation
through the legs. The meditation bench puts that body in an angle that
keeps less stress on the muscles, tilting the pelvis forward so that
there is a more natural curvature of the spine, again promoting the
relaxation.
Meditation
is a neutral state for the body. This should be a state of repose,
looseness, relaxation, melting, and reset. It is sitting with a relaxed
body that has no pain, struggle or difficulty.During meditation the
physical body is finding a place where it can let go. The mind, spirit
and emotions are able to work on what they need to with out being
bothered by the body. With the body then settled down the mind is able
to be freed from its constant unknowingness and move to new levels of
awareness.
Important to note, most meditation benches are
created with multiple styles of meditation posture in mind – Burmese,
Sky and Kneeling – this allows a practitioner to have the most
flexibility with a single bench. Conventional meditation benches have
folding legs on hinges so that the benches are easily portable.
Using meditation benches will enhance your meditative experience. The
meditation bench promotes better circulation and puts less stress on
the muscles in our body. This allows us to get to a more relaxed state
and become more focused. Meditation benches take away a possible
distraction for those who find themselves becoming uncomfortable during
their meditation. Allowing for a more beneficial and enjoyable
meditative experience.
By Lorraine Cooper
Our Latest Available Meditation Benches:
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Blue Asian... $69.00 + s/h
Light wood, Cushion, Blue Asian Fabric w/ Brocade Trim
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Beige Asian Stripe... $69.00 + s/h
Light wood, Cushion, Soft Beige Fabric w/ Blue Asian Stripe, Brocade Trim
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Beige Brocade $69.00 + s/h
Light wood, Cushion, Soft Beige Fabric w/ Black Brocade Trim
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Blonde.... $50.00 + s/h
Light wood, plain or can be customized
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Blonde.... $50.00 + s/h
Light wood, plain or can be customized
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**The above covered Meditation Benches have a thick pad cushion beneath the fabric for added comfort.
Custom Bench Pricing
Because our meditation benches are custom made, they are priced individually. Time, customization, and materials are all considered when determining the price of Your bench. After consultation, we will give You a quote, You can then determine if You would like us to custom build Your meditation bench.
Basic Meditation Bench Pricing
Basic Standing Bench...................$50
(This is a plain wood bench with no cushion or fabric. Please state Your preferred Leg style (angled or rounded) and Height when ordering.)
Basic Folding Bench......................$57
(This is a
plain wood bench with folding legs, there is no cushion or fabric. Please state Your
preferred Leg style (angled or rounded) and Height when ordering.)
If a simple fabric cushion is desired for one of the Basic Benches please add $7.00 to the above price.
***Please note- These prices DO NOT include shipping and handling.
Shipping and Handling Charges for 1 Bench are as follows and will be added to total cost:
US Continental Ground : $14.95
US 3-Day Priority : $24.95
International: $32.25
All Payments can be made through PayPal:
spiritual.unfoldment@yahoo.com
Payment must be received before meditation bench will be shipped.
Gift Certificates Available- These Make Excellent Gifts!
Please Call or E-mail us for a free consultation!
spiritual.unfoldment@yahoo.com
or
(801) 410-4971
