Exercise Cushion And Uses Thereof

Abstract

Exercise cushion and uses thereof are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary exercise cushion may include a filler material that is both flexible and resilient. An outer covering is provided over the filler material. An indentation is formed in a front portion of the filler material such that the overall shape of the exercise cushion maintains a substantially kidney-bean shape from a top or bottom view. A substantially level top surface and a substantially level bottom surface cooperate together with a floor surface the exercise cushion is placed on to enable a practitioner to sit comfortably in an upright position. The exercise cushion may also be used as a meditation cushion.

1 . An exercise cushion, comprising;
 a filler material that is both flexible and resilient;   an outer covering provided over the filler material;   an indentation formed in a front portion of the filler material such that the overall shape of the exercise cushion maintains a substantially kidney-bean shape from a top or bottom view; and   a substantially level top surface and a substantially level bottom surface cooperating together with a floor surface the exercise cushion is placed on to enable a practitioner to sit comfortably in an upright position.   
   
   
       2 . The exercise cushion of  claim 1  further comprising an inner covering providing between the filler material and the outer covering. 
   
   
       3 . The exercise cushion of  claim 1  wherein the filler material is layered foam. 
   
   
       4 . The exercise cushion of  claim 1  wherein the shape enables comfortable positioning of the practitioner's legs when the practitioner's hips are in a compact position. 
   
   
       5 . The exercise cushion of  claim 1  wherein the shape enables a head of the practitioner's femur bone to rest comfortably in the practitioner's hip joint, while the practitioner's thighs rest comfortably towards the floor surface the exercise cushion is positioned on. 
   
   
       6 . The exercise cushion of  claim 1  configurable for a wide variety of body sizes, types, and shapes. 
   
   
       7 . The exercise cushion of  claim 1  configurable for different groups and profiles of practitioners. 
   
   
       8 . A light-weight and portable meditation cushion, comprising:
 a foam filler material, the foam filler having an indentation formed in a front side portion such that the overall shape of the exercise cushion, appears substantially kidney-bean shape from a top or bottom view;   an outer covering provided over the foam filler material;   an inner covering provided between the foam filler material and the outer covering; and   a substantially level top surface and a substantially level bottom surface cooperating together with a floor surface the exercise cushion is placed on to enable a practitioner to sit comfortably in an upright position.   
   
   
       9 . The cushion of  claim 8  wherein the foam filler material comprises a plurality of layers. 
   
   
       10 . The cushion of  claim 9  wherein at least one of the plurality of layers of the foam filler material are removable to adjust a height for different practitioners. 
   
   
       11 . The cushion of  claim 9  wherein at least one of the plurality of layers of the foam filler material is stiffer than at least one other of the plurality of layers. 
   
   
       12 . The cushion of  claim 9  wherein at least one of the plurality of layers of the foam filler material is softer than at least one other of the plurality of layers. 
   
   
       13 . The cushion of  claim 8  wherein at least the outer covering is stretchable over the foam filler material so that the outer coveting substantially conforms to the size of the foam filler material. 
   
   
       14 . A method comprising:
 covering a resilient filler material to form a cushion;   forming an indentation in a side portion of the cushion to provide a substantially kidney-bean shape when the cushion is viewed from a top or bottom view; and   providing a substantially level top surface and a substantially level bottom surface for the cushion.   
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 14  further comprising selecting a density of the filler material to provide firm support for the practitioner 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 14  further comprising a density of the filler material to prevent the practitioner from falling forward. 
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 14  further comprising sizing the cushion large enough to support the practitioner's sit bones. 
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 14  further comprising sizing the cushion large enough to support an upper head of the practitioner's femur bones. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 14  further comprising sizing the cushion large enough to support at least a portion of the practitioner's behind. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 14  further comprising sizing the cushion for easy storage and transport.