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zafu. Place the other hand on top of the first, at right angles. Press firmly and turn the zafu ¼ turn
clockwise. Press again, and turn ¼ turn clockwise. This should be done four times and will bring
you more or less back to the strap. This is done to restore the shape of the zafu. 
Lift the zafu by its strap off the zabuton, and out onto the floor, leaving enough space to
allow you to move off the zabuton and place yourself in seiza between it and the zafu. The zafu
should be on its side, still held by the strap, and positioned parallel to your thigh rather than at an
angle. 
Lightly brush the zabuton with your hand, smoothing the fabric and brushing off any bits
of lint etc., that are obvious. Centre the zafu at the back of the zabuton. In some practice rooms at
Dainen-ji the zafu lean against the wall, in others they lay flat on the zabuton, so just place it
appropriately. 
After positioning the zafu, place your hands in your lap in the mudra described above (the
opposite of shashu). Pause for a moment before lifting the kaishaku if you are jikido, or standing.