IKUKO® Original, Basic or Easy Posture: which bench should you choose?

All three models use the same core idea: raising the pelvis in kneeling to create a stable, comfortable seat. They share a similar shape, curved seat and local Quebec production. Their principal differences are portability, construction material, available heights and price.

Quick recommendation

·    Choose IKUKO® Original for solid birch construction, removable legs and an included cotton travel bag.

·    Choose IKUKO® Basic when the bench will stay at home and you prefer fixed legs with solid birch construction.

·    Choose Easy Posture for a portable model with a bag, made from laminated birch and priced below the Original.

Model comparison

 

Options, prices and availability may change. Check each product page before ordering.

IKUKO® Original: maximum versatility

The Original combines solid birch with removable legs. The legs can be removed so the bench fits into the included cotton bag, making it suitable for studios, retreats and travel.

·    Best for frequent transport.

·    Solid birch construction.

·    Cotton travel bag included.

·    Low, standard and high options.

·    Natural and dark-brown finishes.

Consider that the legs must be removed and reinstalled correctly. The Original also carries a modest price premium.

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IKUKO® Basic: simple and fixed

The Basic retains the curved solid-birch seat but uses fixed legs and does not include a bag. It suits a permanent meditation space at home, in a studio or in a center.

·    Solid birch construction.

·    No leg assembly for everyday use.

·    Three heights available.

·    Lower starting price than the Original.

It can be moved by hand, but it is less convenient for luggage or frequent travel.

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Easy Posture: portable laminated birch

Easy Posture also has removable legs and an included cotton bag. Its distinguishing feature is laminated birch rather than solid birch. Laminated wood uses bonded layers to create a stable curved form.

·    Removable legs and cotton bag.

·    Portable format.

·    Lower price than the Original.

·    Natural and dark-brown finishes.

·    Low and standard variants currently displayed.

The material should always be described clearly as laminated birch. Customers who require the high 20 cm model should consider the Original or Basic.

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Solid birch or laminated birch?

Solid birch appears in the Original and Basic and may show natural variations in grain and colour. Laminated birch appears in Easy Posture and is made from bonded wood layers; the layers may be visible along the seat edge. Both are wood constructions, but laminated birch should not be described as solid wood.

Fixed or removable?

Choose fixed legs when the bench stays in one place and you do not need a bag. Choose removable legs when you attend retreats, meditate in different locations, travel with your equipment or need more compact storage.

Do the models feel the same?

All three use a similarly curved seat and the same general kneeling concept. In practice, correct height is likely to influence comfort more than whether the legs are removable. Select your height before choosing the construction.

Which model for each situation?

 

Find your IKUKO®

Ask three questions: Will I transport the bench regularly? Do I prefer solid or laminated birch? Which height fits my body?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Original and Basic?

Both use solid birch and a curved seat. Original has removable legs and an included bag; Basic has fixed legs and no bag.

What is the difference between Original and Easy Posture?

Both disassemble and include a bag. Original uses solid birch; Easy Posture uses laminated birch. Original also currently offers more height choices.

Is Basic less comfortable?

Not necessarily. Its main differences are fixed legs and no bag. Correct height usually matters more for comfort.

Do the legs fold?

No. On Original and Easy Posture, the legs are removable rather than hinged.