Measure 30mm 1 25 from each end of the underside of the bench top and draw 2 lines square across the width or find a piece of scrap wood 30mm wide and use this as a spacer to set the position of the stool legs from the end of the.
Build a meditation bench.
You should have a piece of paper on hand that is 5 5 x5 5 fold it in half.
Begin to shape legs using pattern.
Most meditation benches are designed to support the body in a kneeling position.
How to make a meditation bench step 1.
How to use a meditation bench correct posture.
Seat 40cm wide 20cm deep.
You can build one yourself with this meditation bench diy.
Build your own meditation bench from wood.
Height of the seat 15 5cm to 17cm at 10 degrees inclination of the seat.
Because of the kneeling posture it makes possible sometimes this type of bench is also called a kneeling stool.
In many cases a well made meditation bench will provide the perfect amount of comfort and support to.
The are called seizabenches because they help you to sit in the traditional way kneeling on the floor with your knees in front which is called seiza correct sitting.
Meditation benches are a tradition in japanese buddhism.
Making a seiza meditation bench what you ll need a sheet of wood inch 2 cm thick and approximately 20 square inches wide by 20 square inches tall or 52 square centimetres.
With the hacksaw simply cut two leg pieces 5 5 inches and one bench piece 19 inches.
A thick rug or zabuton or a soft surface if you meditate outside will lower the relative height of the seat deepening the stretch in your legs and knees.
Shape the legs.
When you plan for your meditation bench height remember the surface you will be using beneath the bench and plan accordingly.
Alternatively you might use scraps of wood of various sizes according to the actual sections required see below for details on choice of material.