All ideas emerge from our thoughts and experiences. The invention of our flagship product, the Cosmic Cushion, developed quite organically in that way. Need for stability Need for comfort Need for posture Like many children of the 60’s, I had dabbled with meditation,...
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The Cosmic Cushion for Meditation: A Personal History (Chapter 2 – My Background)
Background in bodywork and massage therapy Background in sewing and production In the late 80’s, I completed a 9-month training in Swedish massage and then took the exam to become a licensed massage therapist with a specialty in sports massage. After finishing the...
The Cosmic Cushion for Meditation: A Personal History (Chapter 3 – Form & Function Unite)
Experimentation with shapes to achieve stillness Experimentation with fillings foam to kapok Wedge Profile promotes good posture Heel Cradle reduces stress on ankles and knees Sloping Thigh Supports in contact with thighs, preventing discomfort My sitting posture was...
The Cosmic Cushion for Meditation: A Personal History (Final – Postscript)
Growing Western Mass manufacturing business Skilled team in Shelburne Falls, MA Ship all over the world A friend on hearing me exclaim how well my new cushion worked, asked me to make them one, and insisted on paying me for it. When I happened to mention it to one of...