A Memory Foam Meditation Cushion is a porous structure that is used to support the body comfortably in a seated position while meditating. They help minimize distractions and help one to focus by maintaining a comfortable posture for a significant amount of time.
They are of different sizes, shapes, and materials depending on the sitting position.
Their main purpose is to raise the hips or the pelvis above the knees and to support the spine.
Memory foam meditation cushion is a cushion made from a particular type of plastic known as polyurethane which is from a polymer.
Polymer is a compound formed with large molecules while polyurethane is formed by a number of small subunits which are similar and bonded together.
It is made by combining different compounds and additives to polyurethane. This changes depending on the kind of foam being produced. There are various methods of manufacturing memory foam which depend on the manufacturer.
This makes its qualities different. This makes some of this foam more resilient than others.
This cushion takes shape when pressure is exerted on it and bounces back to its original state when no pressure is exerted.
Qualities Of The Memory Foam Meditation Cushion
It has two main qualities that define it and are affected by the chemicals that are combined during its production. The two qualities are viscosity and elasticity.
Its viscous characteristic allows it to take time to change from its original state and take the shape of the object that is exerting pressure on it. The visco foam is solid and dense hence some substances cannot go through the surface.
Its elastic characteristic enables it to return back to its original shape and size after the exerting force is removed.
Due to these two qualities, memory foam is also known as viscoelastic polyurethane foam or low-resistance polyurethane foam.
This cushion is made from a comfortable memory foam and a luxurious velour cover which is possible to wash even with a machine. It has a non-slip grip at the bottom of the cushion which allows it to be used safely on any type of floor or chair.
Types Of Memory Foam :
- Traditional -In this type the heat from the body is retained. This makes it uncomfortable to users since the temperature is increased.
- Open cell– This has a different internal structure. It has cells that are open to allow the movement of air inside the cushion. This enables it to keep heat away from the body when one is meditating for long hours.
- Gel – it is pumped full of gel which is of two types, one which is meant for absorbing heat while the other, known as phase changing material, helps regulate your temperature by absorbing and releasing heat. The gel microbeads also help in improving the density of the memory foam. It should however be taken into consideration that this type of memory foam can degrade fast if the gel is not pumped well enough.
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