Ergonomic seat cushion is a doctor-designed lifeline for your lower back

Even before computers became a staple in the workplace, most office work required people to sit in front of their desks for hours. While it is often advised to stand from time to time or, better yet, to stand while working, that isn’t always an option in many offices. You can’t even have your choice of ergonomic chair to keep your back in a proper position and prevent long-term injury to your body from bad posture. The least that we could do is to add support to what we’re sitting on, but simple cushions just won’t do. That is where the Lifted Lumbar memory foam seat cushion comes in, allowing you to assume a proper yet comfortable posture while you’re sitting, reducing strain and protecting your health, even if you have to sit for hours to finish your work.

Designer: Dr. Aaron Fu, DPT

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Our bodies are designed to have a natural position when standing, sitting, or lying down. Deviating from those for long periods of time puts strain on parts of the body that eventually lead to injuries and other physiological conditions. Our spines, in particular, are said to have a “neutral position” when in perfect posture. Of course, very few people are able to maintain that perfect posture when sitting down, especially when there are just too many factors that make us slouch. Ergonomic chairs can help, but when you don’t have a choice of seats, the Lifted Lumbar is going to be your best bet.

Designed by a professional physical therapist with years of experience and research, this memory foam seat cushion gets your back into that neutral spine position while making it feel so comfortable that you wouldn’t have any reason to slouch ever again. Unlike other support cushions that advertise the same goals, Lifted Lumbar pays extra attention to the small things that make or break that comfy experience. For example, there are two trigger point knobs that gently put pressure on your back to provide added relief, ironic as that may sound. The cushion also has the effect of “hugging” your body to allow for better blood flow to your legs.

Lifted Lumbar is also made from the finest materials to give your body the quality experience it deserves, and it’s not just the memory foam. Actually, it’s a bamboo charcoal-infused memory foam that offers better cooling, kills germs, and is also more sustainable. Anti-slip silicone grips ensure that the cushion stays in place, and the adjustable posture straps are made from heavy-duty material to last a very long time. Best of all, the cushion is designed to be easy to carry, so you can use it anywhere, even on an outdoor bench that doesn’t have a backrest.

It’s no wonder, then, that the Lifted Lumbar is close to reaching $1,000,000 on its Kickstarter campaign, 1,000 times more than its target funding goal. Considering that a single Lifted Lumbar goes for only $59 for the Early Bird price, that’s a lot of people putting their trust in this doctor-designed cushion that will not only save their backs but also make them enjoy the best experience wherever they sit.

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The world’s first Yoga-friendly cushion ensures you have perfect form while meditating

The Float Meditation Cushion’s unique design bases itself on human ergonomics, with a form that’s purpose-driven to help you sit comfortably in popular yoga positions like the easier version of the lotus pose (padma asana) and the kneeling asana (vajra asana). The cushion’s molded design and foam construction provide just the right blend between rigidity and comfort, allowing you to meditate for longer without those aching ankles and knees.

Designer: Zmind Design

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Designed to be the ‘ergonomic office chair’ equivalent of meditating, Float guides your body into the right position, ensuring your limbs and hips are postured the way they need to be, and your spine is perfectly straight – unlike with yoga mats where your spine ends up slouching most of the time.

Seiza Position – While sitting in Seiza, with the legs tucked underneath the body, the downward sloping design provides relief from back pain. With the posture aligned, the body tall, and the joints decompressed, the abdominal core is strengthened.

The benefits of cross-legged sitting and seiza kneeling go back centuries to Indian and Japanese times. It’s well known that both these postures do wonders for digestion, while also boosting body/joint flexibility and blood flow. They both help develop good posture, boost focus, relieve anxiety, and restore energy levels. While for first-timers, sitting in those postures for longer hours can result in aching joints, the Float Meditation Cushion eases you into them, allowing you to sit on any surface, no matter how hard, in complete comfort.

Seated Position – Float supports legs, hips, and thighs to help create proper body alignment when meditating in a seated position. Float raises the hips slightly, preventing the compression of nerves and blood vessels in the legs.

The Float Meditation Cushion comes with an intuitive form that’s easy to use and equally easy to carry, thanks to the strategically-placed cutout on it that doubles as a handle. About as portable as your average yoga mat, the Float Meditation Cushion focuses its entire efforts on good posture while meditating (or even sometimes when you’re not). The cushion supports seating and seiza (kneeling) positions, and also comes with a magnetic attachment that snaps to the back of the cushion, extending its backrest for even more lumbar support.

Available in 2 different sizes, each cushion comes formed from 100% polyurethane foam tested at a rating of 85 for ‘medium softness’ on the Foam Shore Durometer, with the ability to easily take up to 300lbs in weight. Each cushion is then clad with a 400g polyester fabric that’s given a micro-suede texture that feels good against the skin. Made to be thicker than your average cushion cover, the fabric is abrasion-resistant for durability and is even water-repellent, so you can just wipe the sweat off once you’re done… although given how refreshingly comfortable this cushion is designed to be, we won’t fault you for not wanting to get up!

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Float ergonomic cushion makes meditation a more uplifting experience

There are many touted benefits to meditation, both psychological and even physiological, but very few people actually adopt the practice, let alone stick to it. Similar to the advice about eating vegetables, it’s easier said than done, and many people find it difficult to maintain focus for even a few minutes. Locking yourself up in a room might be relatively easy, but finding a comfortable position and a comfortable seat is actually harder than it sounds. And just like with eating vegetables, what you need is some special ingredient that will make the experience more enjoyable. This meditation cushion is that special sauce that will make you feel like you’re peacefully floating among the clouds.

Designer: Zmind Design

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Most advice for those just starting out with meditation involves simply using what’s already there, like a comfortable chair or even a floor cushion. The suggestion is meant to assure beginners that you don’t need any special or expensive equipment to get started, removing part of their hesitation to even try meditating. That said, the common advice also takes for granted that not all seats are properly designed to induce a relaxed state needed for meditation, and if you’re not careful, you could even cause some injury to your body in the process.

But if you think that the solution involves some hi-tech chair with fancy and confusing features, you might be shocked at how unassuming and nondescript the Float cushion actually looks. Its simplicity not only belies the intelligence of its design but also matches the spirit of the activity itself. It doesn’t look visually overwhelming and doesn’t get in your way, allowing you to focus on finding inner peace while your body remains comfortable and protected.

Seated Position – Float supports legs, hips, and thighs to help create proper body alignment when meditating in a seated position. Float raises the hips slightly, preventing the compression of nerves and blood vessels in the legs.

Part of Float’s magic is its rather irregular form, specially designed to support the lower back and keep the shoulders upright while sitting on the ground during meditation. It might also not look like it, but the cushion supports the two most common seating positions during meditation, sitting crossed-leg or kneeling in Seiza form. In both cases, the form of the cushion guides the proper position of the legs so that no nerves, blood vessels, or joints are compressed, which could lead to discomfort and injury.

Seiza Position – While sitting in Seiza, with the legs tucked underneath the body, the downward sloping design provides relief from back pain. With the posture aligned, the body tall, and the joints decompressed, the abdominal core is strengthened.

It might also not look like it, but the cushion is actually made from high-quality molded viscoelastic memory foam that is comfortable to sit on but still manages to keep its shape for a very long time. This is no trivial feature because it means that the Float won’t be finding its way into landfills far longer than typical cushions. You can have peace of mind knowing that you aren’t contributing to the world’s trash problem while you try to achieve inner peace.

Its surface is covered with a furniture-grade 100% polyester fabric that uses a micro-suede texture to give it a premium feel. It isn’t all just looks, though, as the material is durable as well as stain and water-resistant. That means it should survive an accident outdoors, but if you really need to pick it up to transfer locations quickly, the hallow cutout makes it a breeze to carry the cushion.

You might not need specialized equipment to get started on meditation, but even experts know what a big difference a comfortable and ergonomic seat could make. With its simple yet ingenious design, high-quality materials, and stylish looks, the Float Meditation Cushion will make you look forward to every meditation session. Who knows? You might not even want to get up anymore because of how much it makes you feel like you’re floating on cloud nine.

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Floof for People is a fluffy cave you can snuggle into to escape the world

No one is too old to have a comfortable place to escape worries and anxieties, even if you sometimes need to be a contortionist to fit inside.

Most of us had something like a fortress of solitude when we were kids, whether they were made from stacked boxes, piles of pillows, or sheets held up by ropes. As we grew older, we gave up those sacred places in exchange for a simple blanket and pillow. There is no reason not to have that comfortable and comforting space again, no matter how young or old you are. That’s the very tempting proposition that these “cuddle caves” are making if you don’t mind looking like a human inari sushi in the process. Then again, you’re trying to escape from the world’s judging eyes anyway.

Designer: Rose (Floofcouture)

There is almost nothing more comforting than being wrapped with something soft and warm, be it a hug or smooth fabric with soft, thick filling inside. That’s why we dive into our beds or duck under covers after especially exhausting days. Our bodies and brains seem to be hardwired to find such physical sensations soothing and relaxing, perhaps reminding us of human companionship and love.

Of course, we don’t always have access to hugs, even from our pets, but we can always have access to a Floof. Initially designed for our furred friends, the designer has created two human-sized Floofs for the perfect at-home getaway, even for just a few hours. Simply dive in, alone or with a friend or a snack, and curl up into a hopefully comfortable position to while the day away.

Made from high-end faux fur and stuffed with thick filling inside, these “escape dens” offer a safe and comfortable zone to chill after a day’s work or even get rid of a hangover during the weekend. Handsewn with Brazilian waxed cord, each Floof for People comes out as a unique work of art that doubles as a floor pillow, whether you’re inside or out. It’s also made to vegan specifications so that it can be used by any and all people.

The Floofs are actually made with kids in mind, but the product seems to be more popular with adults. It only goes to show that you’re never too old for a cuddle, and now you don’t have to feel embarrassed about it because you can have your cuddle completely on your own.

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This Tentacle Cushion Is Octoplush

Do you ever wish that sometimes an octopus could reach out with its eight arms, and just hug and squeeze you? Well now you can experience that sensation with this plush octopus tentacle cushion.

SK Japan’s soft and neck-hugging pillow wraps around you, offering the warm embrace of a squishy octopus tentacle – minus the sucky bits. It’s perfect for lounging while watching episodes of Spongebob Squarepants or The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau. I suggest buying eight of them, and stitching them onto a beanbag chair with googly eyes.

It measures in at 15″ x 14″, and is made from polyester with a felt covering. You can pre-order one now from NCSX, with orders expected to start shipping in March 2020.

Sleep with a Gorilla in Your Bed

Are you feeling lonely sleeping in your bed alone? Scared somebody might be climbin’ in your windows and snatchin’ you up at night? Well you need a gorilla in your bed!

Japanese outfit You+More’s gorilla pillow is the perfect addition to any bed, offering up a comforting arm and huge pectoral muscles for you to rest your weary head on. The pillow is inspired by Shanabi, a Western lowland gorilla who resides at the Higashiyama Zoo in Nagoya, Japan.

The soft and comforting pillow measures about 18 inches-tall and almost 3 feet-wide, and is made from 100% polyester – just like a real gorilla! There’s even a cosy nook to hang onto your phone when he’s not holding a banana there.

Sadly, I’m not sure where you can get this gorilla pillow here in the states, but if you live in Japan, you should be able to pick one up from Felissimo for ¥6,300, or about $59 USD.

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Sometimes, all you need in life is a cat tail cushion

You may not instantly recognize the name "Yukai Engineering," but you may have already come across its earlier products like the Necomimi brainwave cat ears or the Bocco "family robot" at some point. At CEATEC, the Japanese company unveiled its lates...

Sushi Cushion Pillows Look Adorkably Yummy

Sushi Cushion Pillow

 

Larger than life and irresistibly adorable, these Sushi Cushion pillows make the perfect addition to your home. Plop your chin down on the plush sushi while you take a break from sifting through all that paperwork on your desk. Lean back while you lie on your sofa and read a magazine or watch your favorite flicks to unwind from a long and stressful day.

The pillows will add a bit of fun and quirkiness to any room you decide to put it in, that’s for sure.

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The Sushi Pillow is available online for $45.

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Pressure Sores No More!

Shift is a remarkable wheelchair cushion designed to heal and prevent pressure sores without interrupting users’ daily lives. Adaptable to any user’s body, the system self-calibrates pressure levels in each cell to accommodate an individual’s needs and comfort level. Quickly cleanable, naturally ventilated, and more affordable than existing cushions, it’s also easy to maintain and replace parts as needed, making it not only more effective but more efficient!

Designers: Sylvia Bargellini, C.J. Lopez, Clint Solomon, Justin Pfledderer, Laurel Mooney

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Death Star Cushion: the Ultimate Softness in the Universe

This awesome throw cushion or pillow is fully operational and will soon be the ultimate power in the whole wide living room. It was created by Pops de milk and is crocheted into a perfect sphere of Imperial destruction.

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This pillow is perfect for your living room, bed, wherever you need a space station that can wipe out planets, but still be cuddled with after. It measures 28″ in circumference, but if that seems big, she also made a cute little version.

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I have asked you once, where are the plans? Tear this ship apart. I will have those plans and build one for myself!

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