The Berlingot: meditation cushion, backrest or decorative pouf
Some things you buy for one specific purpose, and then there’s the Berlingot — one single piece, three ways to use it.
Its triangular shape, which feels almost obvious once you see it, actually hides three completely different uses. Meditation seat, supportive backrest or simple decorative pouf: you decide what you need, when you need it. No complicated instructions, no settings to remember: just place the Berlingot whichever way suits you, and let your day decide which of these three uses takes the lead.
That’s also what sets it apart from a classic meditation cushion: most accessories of this kind are designed for a single use, whereas the Berlingot was designed from the start to change roles depending on the day, the room it’s in, or the practice of the moment.
Three lives, one Berlingot
Seat: grounding your practice, literally
Used upright, point facing down, the Berlingot gently raises your pelvis — exactly what you need to hold a cross-legged seat without your hips closing up or your lower back rounding. For a short daily practice (10 to 15 minutes), medium firmness is enough; if your sessions get longer or your hips lack flexibility, look for a denser filling that won’t sink as the session goes on.
Backrest: relieving your lower back, effortlessly
Less well known, this use makes a real difference if you meditate or read sitting on the floor for long periods. Wedge the Berlingot upright against your lower back, point facing up, while you sit cross-legged: it fills the gap between your lower back and the floor, so you don’t compensate by arching or slouching. It’s especially useful outdoors or on a hard surface (a terrace, a thin floor cushion), where your back would normally have no support.
Decorative pouf: it doesn’t need you to be useful
And then there are the moments when nobody is using the Berlingot — and that’s perfectly fine. Placed on the floor in a reading nook, against an armchair or at the foot of a bed, it dresses up the space with its graphic silhouette and textured fabric. This is often the Berlingot’s longest life day to day: always there, not always in use, a decorative piece in its own right that becomes a seat or backrest again whenever you feel like it.
Which color is right for you?
Five colors, five moods.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Berlingot suitable for long meditation sessions?
Yes, as long as you choose the right filling. For short sessions (10 to 15 minutes), medium firmness is more than enough. If your sessions get longer or your hips lack flexibility, go for a denser filling: it won’t sink as the session goes on and keeps your pelvis better elevated.
Can the Berlingot be used on any type of floor?
Yes — in fact, it’s outdoors or on a hard surface (a terrace, wooden floor, thin floor cushion) that the “backrest” use really comes into its own: the Berlingot fills the gap between your lower back and the floor, where your back would normally have no support.
Do I need a different Berlingot for each use (seat, backrest, decorative pouf)?
No, it’s the same piece for all three. Its triangular shape lets it change roles depending on which way you place it: upright with the point down as a seat, upright with the point up as a backrest, or simply set on the floor as a decorative piece.
Which color should I choose?
It mostly depends on the mood of the room where your Berlingot will spend most of its time. Soft tones like Palerme (powder pink) or Hanoi (light khaki green) blend easily into a light interior, while Toronto (fir green), Porto (blue-green) and Tulum (vine) bring more depth and character.
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