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ZAFはなぜこの形なのか
ZAFはなぜ、丸くて厚みがあり、側面にヒダがあるのか。禅僧が坐禅で使ってきた坐蒲（ざふ）の形を受け継ぎ、骨盤を立てやすい座り心地を目指しています。古い記述をたどりながら、職人の手仕事までご紹介します。
Mindfulness meditation: How it improves focus and how to practice it
This article explains how mindfulness meditation enhances concentration from the perspectives of DMN (Default Mode Network) and flow states. It also introduces practical methods for various settings such as work, commuting, and home.
What are the effects of mindfulness meditation and its impact on the brain? An explanation from a neuroscience perspective.
Based on research from Harvard and Yale Universities, we explain how mindfulness meditation affects the hippocampus, amygdala, and DMN in the brain. We introduce the neuroscientific mechanisms behind stress reduction, emotional control, and improved concentration.
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Expert Opinions
In the studio, we always keep them by the mats so that you can sit down anytime you feel like it. Its gentle form blends in with any interior, and students have told us they "want one for their homes too!" Its soft, edgeless feel also makes it a popular substitute for a yoga block.
Expert Opinions
ZAF naturally props up the pelvis, guiding the spine into an ideal S-curve. It can be expected to reduce not only lower back strain but also neck and shoulder strain. Furthermore, a major advantage is that it can be used not only for sitting but also as a support item for stretching.
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In our modern, information-saturated society, the practice of meditation, scientifically proven to be effective, is gaining attention. Even short durations of continuous practice are said to enhance its benefits, and the key to this is posture. It is known that by meditating with a naturally straightened back, it becomes easier to focus on breathing, and feelings of bewilderment and confusion can be alleviated. To ensure sustainable practice, proper posture and environmental preparation are essential.
