• GET THE BEST out of

    your meditation: our MEDITATION STOOLS

    help your posture!

  • We make Meditation Stools for different body types.

     

    “About You”

    Our simple “About You” guide helps you choose a Stool Height that suits your specific individual needs. If in doubt go one size up rather than down.


    “About You" guide

    Extra Low ...Yoga Expert Slim Legs!
    Extra Low... Stool Height 150 mm.

    Low ........... Lightly Built Quite Flexible
    Low ........... Stool Height 170 mm.

    Standard .. Average Build, Weight, Flexibility
    Standard .. Stool Height 190 mm.

    High ........ Well Built, Needs Extra Legroom
    High ........ Stool Height 210 mm.

    High 1 ..... Well Built, Needs Extra Legroom
    High 1 ..... Stool Height 230 mm.

    High 2 ..... Well Built, Needs Extra Legroom
    High 2 ..... Stool Height 250 mm.

     

  • Products

    Our selection of our Quality Fixed and Folding Meditation Stools, Benches, and Chairs

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Bodhi Folding

    The BODHI Meditation Stool with Folding Legs

    Bodhi Folding, Meditation Stool

    Price Range $122.00 to $137.00

    The BODHI Meditation Stool with Folding Legs. The ingenious trapezium shaped seat supports you comfortably and takes the strain of the ankles, lower legs and knees, rounded edges provides ease for your thighs. Its sloped seat encourages and promotes good posture. For comfort and additional stability its legs are slightly angled outward. The readily folding legs are supported by traditional quality joinery and German made hinges. Attractively built in Eco-friendly lightweight pine. Hand finished with German made natural paint products. Weight less than 1.5 kg

     

     


    Dimensions:
    Extra Low. Yoga Expert Slim Legs! ............. W 160 x L 420 x H 150 mm. Bodhi Compact Price $122.00

    Low ......... Lightly Built Quite Flexible. ......... W 160 x L 420 x H 170 mm. Bodhi Compact Price $123.00

    Standard . Average Build, Weight, Flexibility. W 160 x L 420 x H 190 mm. Bodhi Compact Price $124.00

     

    Standard . Average Build, Weight, Flexibility. W 160 x L 490 x H 190 mm. Price $125.00

    High ........ Well Built, Needs Extra Legroom. W 160 x L 500 x H 210 mm. Price $137.00

     

    Note:

    Compact Stools are with shorter seat lengths for extra portability.

    Compact stools need a Compact Cushion Set to fit.

     

     

     

  • Forest Folding Rocking

    The FOREST Meditation Stool with Folding Legs, Rocking

    Forest Folding Stool, Rocking, Meditation Stool

    Price Range $134.00 to $149.00

    The FOREST Meditation Stool with Folding Legs, Rocking. The unique rocking legs design adjusts accurately to the user’s posture. The ingenious trapezium shaped seat supports you comfortably and takes the strain of the ankles, lower legs and knees, rounded edges provides ease for your thighs. Its sloped seat encourages and promotes good posture. For comfort and additional stability its legs are slightly angled outward. The readily folding legs are supported by traditional quality joinery and German made hinges. Attractively built in Eco-friendly lightweight pine. Hand finished with German made natural paint products. Weight less than 1.5 kg. Height at back in unadjusted position.

     

     

     


    Dimensions:
    Extra Low. Yoga Expert Slim Legs! ............. W 160 x L 420 x H 150 mm. Forest Compact Price $134.00

    Low ......... Lightly Built Quite Flexible. ......... W 160 x L 420 x H 170 mm. Forest Compact Price $135.00

    Standard . Average Build, Weight, Flexibility. W 160 x L 420 x H 190 mm. Forest Compact Price $136.00

    Standard . Average Build, Weight, Flexibility. W 160 x L 490 x H 190 mm. Price $137.00

    High ........ Well Built, Needs Extra Legroom. W 160 x L 500 x H 210 mm. Price $149.00

     

    Note:

    Compact Stools are with shorter seat lengths for extra portability.

    Compact stools need a Compact Cushion Set to fit.

     

     

     

  • Jasmin Folding

    The JASMIN Meditation Stool with Folding Legs, Extra Quality

    Jasmin Folding, Meditation Stool, Extra Quality

    Price Range $212.00 to $375.00

    The JASMIN Meditation Stool with Folding Legs, Extra Quality. The sloped seat encourages and promotes good posture. Its ingenious trapezium shaped seat supports you comfortably and takes the strain of the ankles, lower legs and knees, rounded edges provides ease for your thighs. For comfort and additional stability its legs are slightly angled outward. The readily folding legs are supported by traditional quality joinery and German made solid brass hinges. Beautifully built in Eco-friendly lightweight pine, carefully laminated with Victorian ash. Hand finished with German made natural paint products. Weight less than 1.5 kg.

     

     

     

     


    Dimensions:
    Extra Low. Yoga Expert Slim Legs! .............. W 160 x L 480 x H 150 mm. Price $212.00

    Low ......... Lightly Built Quite Flexible. .......... W 160 x L 490 x H 170 mm. Price $234.00

    Standard . Average Build, Weight, Flexibility. W 160 x L 420 x H 190 mm. Jasmin Compact Price $254.00

    Standard . Average Build, Weight, Flexibility. W 160 x L 490 x H 190 mm. Price $255.00

    High ........ Well Built, Needs Extra Legroom. W 160 x L 500 x H 210 mm. Price $285.00

    High (1) ... Well Built, Needs Extra Legroom. W 160 x L 510 x H 230 mm. Weight less than 2.0 kg. Price $325.00

    High (2) ... Well Built, Needs Extra Legroom. W 160 x L 520 x H 250 mm. Weight less than 2.0 kg. Price $375.00

     

     

    Note:

    Compact Stools are with shorter seat lengths for extra portability.

    Compact stools need a Compact Cushion Set to fit.

     

     

     

     

  • Rose Folding Rocking

    The Rose Meditation Stool with Folding Legs, Extra Quality, Rocking

    Rose Folding Meditation Stool, Rocking, Extra Quality

    Price Range $252.00 to $325.00

    The Rose Meditation Stool with Folding Legs, Extra Quality, Rocking. The unique rocking legs design adjusts accurately to the user’s posture. The sloped seat encourages and promotes good posture. Its ingenious trapezium shaped seat supports you comfortably and takes the strain of the ankles, lower legs and knees, rounded edges provides ease for your thighs. For comfort and additional stability its legs are slightly angled outward. The readily folding legs are supported by traditional quality joinery and German made solid brass hinges. Beautifully built in Eco-friendly lightweight pine, carefully laminated with Victorian ash. Hand finished with German made natural paint products.

    Weight less than 1.5 kg. Height at back in unadjusted position.

     

     

     

     



    Dimensions:
    Extra Low. Yoga Expert Slim Legs! . W 160 x L 480 x H 150 mm. Price $252.00

    Low ......... Lightly Built Quite Flexible. ......... W 160 x L 490 x H 170 mm. Price $274.00

    Standard . Average Build, Weight, Flexibility. W 160 x L 420 x H 190 mm. Rose Compact Price $294.00

    Standard . Average Build, Weight, Flexibility. W 160 x L 490 x H 190 mm. Price $295.00

    High ........ Well Built, Needs Extra Legroom. W 160 x L 500 x H 210 mm. Price $325.00

     

    Note:

    Compact Stools are with shorter seat lengths for extra portability.

    Compact stools need a Compact Cushion Set to fit.

     

     

     

  • Pagoda Fixed

    The PAGODA Meditation Stools with Fixed Legs

    Pagoda Fixed Legs, Meditation Stool, Bench

    Price Range $79.00 to $131.00

    The PAGODA Meditation Stools with Fixed Legs. The sloped seat encourages and promotes good posture. Its seat supports you comfortably and takes the strain of the ankles, lower legs and knees, rounded edges provides ease for your thighs. The legs are permanently glued to the seat with traditional quality joinery. Attractively built in Eco-friendly lightweight pine. Hand finished with German made natural paint products.

    Weight less than 1.5 kg.

     

     

     

     

    Dimensions:
    Extra Low. Yoga Expert Slim Legs! ............. W 160 x L 450 x H 150 mm. Price $79.00

     

    Low ......... Lightly Built Quite Flexible. ......... W 160 x L 450 x H 170 mm. Price $80.00

     

    Standard . Average Build, Weight, Flexibility. W 160 x L 450 x H 190 mm. Price $81.00

     

    High ........ Well Built, Needs Extra Legroom. W 160 x L 450 x H 210 mm. Price $83.00

     

    High 1 ...... Well Built, Needs Extra Legroom. W 160 x L 450 x H 230 mm. Price $89.00

     

    High 2 ...... Well Built, Needs Extra Legroom. W 160 x L 450 x H 250 mm. Price $95.00

     

    Pagoda Fixed Legs, Meditation Bench

     

    High 1 ..... Pagoda Bench, Extra Long and Wide Bench. W 180 x L 550 x H 230 mm. Weight less than 2.5 kg.

    Price $127.00

     

    High 2 ..... Pagoda Bench, Extra Long and Wide Bench. W 180 x L 550 x H 250 mm. Weight less than 2.5 kg.

    Price $131.00

     

    Note:

    Pagoda Bench need Custom made Cushion Set to fit, please contact me direct for options and price.

     

     

     

  • Vihara Fixed Rocking

    The VIHARA. Meditation Stools with Fixed Legs, Rocking

    Vihara Fixed Legs, Rocking, Meditation Stool

    Price Range $88.00 to $92.00

    The VIHARA. Meditation Stools with Fixed Legs, Rocking. The unique rocking legs design adjusts accurately to the user’s posture. The sloped seat encourages and promotes good posture. Its seat supports you comfortably and takes the strain of the ankles, lower legs and knees, rounded edges provides ease for your thighs. The legs are permanently glued to the seat with traditional quality joinery. Attractively built in Eco-friendly lightweight pine. Hand finished with German made natural paint products. Weight less than 1.5 kg. Height at back in unadjusted position.

     

     



    Dimensions:
    Extra Low. Yoga Expert Slim Legs! ............. W 160 x L 450 x H 150 mm. Price $88.00

    Low ......... Lightly Built Quite Flexible. ......... W 160 x L 450 x H 170 mm. Price $89.00

    Standard . Average Build, Weight, Flexibility. W 160 x L 450 x H 190 mm. Price $90.00

    High ........ Well Built, Needs Extra Legroom. W 160 x L 450 x H 210 mm. Price $92.00

     

     

     

     

  • Stool Cushions

    Please contact me directly for any of those cushions

     

     

     

     

     

  • To sit on our Meditation Stools

    Our Meditation stools are intended

    to be comfortable to sit on during your meditation

     

     

     

     

     

  • Meditation Chairs

    Meditation Chair, Fixed Frame

    Meditation Chair, Folding up

    Meditation Chair, Flat Backing, Folding up

    Please contact me directly for any of those chairs

  • Custom Made

     

    Custom Made Meditation Stools, Benches, Chairs, Seats

    If you can’t find exactly what you are looking for,

    I can custom build your personal seat.

     

    We also offer after sales service.

    A small height adjustment to your stool can often be done.

    Please contact us if you like change

    or upgrade to any of our meditation stools.

  • Shop

    For any of our Products purchase requests,

    please use our contacts below.

     

     

     

  • Shipping, Payments, Pickup

    Shipping Flat Rate

    per order within Australia of $19.00

    applies with all Meditation Stools orders on this website.


    Orders under $100.00
    Your order be send by Australia Post Parcel Post,

    Regular Mail, (Parcel and or Satchel).


    Orders over $100.00
    Your order be send by Australia Post Parcel Post,

    Signature on Delivery, (Parcel and or Satchel).

     

    Shipping Options
    If you require any other shipping method

    including Express Post, Insurance etc.
    Please ask for quote, extra charges may apply.

     

    Post Bulky items

    Meditation benches, chairs etc and other bulky items.

    Please ask for a shipping quote of me, extra charges may apply.

     

    International orders
    please ask for a shipping quote, we can ship overseas if you wish.


    How we pack our Stools
    Your stool would likely be wrapped with paper and carefully packed with extra padding inside a strong shipping box.

     

    Payments

    For payments we accept Direct Deposit, PayPal, Cheque or Money Order, or Cash.

     

    Local pickup from Katoomba
    Pickup by appointment from Katoomba.

    please contact me below.

     

    Recycled Packing Materials
    We aim to use Recycled packing materials as far as practical possible.

     

    Prices and condition are subject to change any time without notice.

     

     

     

     

  • About Simply Woodcrafts

    Since 1990 we have been building our quality meditation stools and meditation chairs in the Blue Mountains of Australia and providing you with a supportive, comfortable and practical aid to make your meditation most beneficial. We make Meditation Stools for different body types.

     

    Simply Woodcrafts Building Quality Meditation Stools for over 25 years.

    Back in 1989 I was preparing myself for a 10 day Vipassana meditation retreat. At the time I had great difficulty sitting cross-legged and experienced discomfort in my lower back and legs. I made myself a basic Meditation Stool from 3 pieces of timber. That first stool enabled me to sit comfortably in an upright posture. I successfully completed my meditation retreat and continue to benefit greatly from the practice.

    Motivated by my own positive experience and using the stool as a prototype I was inspired to make my Meditation Stools available to a wider group of people. I am a Swiss trained tradesman accustomed to use trusted and proven methods which will deliver lasting results.

    I have personally manufactured some of the equipment that I needed to produce the detailed joinery essential for quality Meditation Stools. My aim is to create a meditation stool that is both user and environment friendly.
     
    About The Raw Materials We Use
    We build our stools using selected timbers, from plantations or Australian managed regrowth forest areas. We aim using Australian and New Zealand plantation Radiata pine and Victorian ash. At the moment any new Radiata pine timber and Plywood is mostly from New Zealand. The finished product is protected and Hand finished with natural paint products.

    By carefully selecting the grain of the timber and incorporating quality joinery, hardware and finishes, our product is purpose built and with proper care can be a long-lasting piece of furniture.

    Packaging
    We try to use Recycled packing materials as far as practical possible.

    About Our Stools
    As different people are different sizes, I needed to know how to determine the heights of Meditation Stools that I was going to build. I used my own body as a guide; I am 180 cm tall and of slim build. Without using a stool I can normally sit on my ankles in a kneeling position for about 10 minutes quite comfortably. I built a stool that would support my weight just slightly above my lower legs. This was the first stool that I made for myself. This Extra Low Meditation Stool was also the stool with the least height I could possibly build so that my legs would just fit under it. This stool became my personal meditation stool for years to come.

    Excited by my new stool, I showed it to my friends, but to my surprise only a few of them could sit on it. It was too low for most of them. Only those who practiced yoga or similar exercises or who were accustomed to sitting in this posture (in Japan it is called Seiza), could sit comfortably on it. With this feedback, I investigated further to find a height that would suit most users. As well as increasing the height of the stool, I set the slope of the seat at a slightly steeper angle.

    This became the Standard Meditation Stool. It has proved to be compatible with the most users. Given the choice, 3 out of 4 slim built people, who had a natural inclination to sit in a partial kneeling position, and who ranged in body height between 165cm and 185cm seemed to be quite happy with this stool.

    Refining the product further, I found that some people could sit slightly lower, and an intermediate height, the Low Meditation Stool was created. Some clients expressed their desire for more leg space than the standard height, and also people with a body height of 190 cm or more would frequently ask for a taller stool. For that requirement the

    High Meditation Stool was built.

    I sold the first set of Standard Meditation Stools in Autumn 1990 to a local bookstore in Katoomba, Blue Mountains.

    Since then, demand has grown and the range of Stools has expanded and now includes the very popular

    Folding Meditation Stools.

    We are always looking for ways to meet your needs. Constant refinement and innovations are our driving force. Our latest product is a Meditation Chair that gives lower back support for people who like to sit cross-legged.

    Erich Hepp

     

    Copyright © Simply Woodcrafts 2021

    Simply Woodcrafts ABN 9353 7869 467

     

     

     

  • Contact Us

    NOTE: If you have any inquiries about our products, please don't hesitate using the form below to contact us as we would really like to hear from you about the Simply Woodcrafts Stools or any of the contents of this web site.

     

    For anything you have seen on our page, please contact me direct. On most items above, I usually have one item in stock, or can be finished at short notice.

     

    You can contact us by:

    Simply Woodcrafts
    Katoomba
    NSW 2780
    Australia
    Please contact me if you need help in choosing a stool from us
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We try to use timbers from environmentally friendly resources.
We use natural paint products for our timber treatments.
 
Packaging
We try to use Recycled packing materials as far as practical possible.

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Simply Woodcrafts
Katoomba
NSW 2780
Australia

 

Tel. 61 2 4782 4760

 

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