What is Aporia®?

Aporia® is a bioactive seating technology developed by Blue Portance.

Unlike conventional ergonomic seats that try to hold the body in a fixed “correct” posture,
Aporia® is built on a different principle:
restoring postural adaptability while sitting.

Its multi-articulated architecture allows the pelvis and spine to self-regulate continuously
through controlled micro-movements. The goal is not to correct or impose a posture,
but to reactivate the body’s natural balance, mobility, and stabilization mechanisms while seated.

Aporia® is not a passive comfort cushion, but a
dynamic balance system for everyday sitting.

Most “ergonomic” cushions are designed to impose or maintain a supposedly ideal posture (upright, arched, centered).

Aporia® works on the opposite principle: the seat adapts to your body — not the other way around.

Its multi-articulated design enables continuous micro-adjustments, active stability across multiple positions, and not a single fixed posture.

Aporia® is not a positioning aid, but a dynamic postural regulation system designed to preserve the body’s ability to adapt while sitting.

In conventional sitting, the body is placed in a biomechanically constrained configuration.
The pelvis loses its natural mobility, the spine is held in a single orientation, and soft tissues
(muscles, fascia, nerves) experience prolonged compression.

To cope, the body creates compensation strategies: persistent muscle tension, avoidance postures,
or protective immobility. These strategies can help short-term, but over time often become
drivers of chronic pain, especially with prolonged sitting.

No.

Aporia™ is a bioactive seating technology designed to improve sitting conditions and restore dynamic postural regulation. It does not replace medical care and is not a medical treatment under regulatory definitions.

Aporia® is designed for situations where sitting becomes uncomfortable, painful, or restrictive,
especially when immobility or imposed posture worsens symptoms.

Aporia® may be useful in cases such as:

• Prolonged sitting: office work, remote work, studying, long drives, frequent travel.
• Back or postural pain: low back pain, generalized back discomfort, disc disorders, herniated discs, MSDs.
• Pelvic or perineal pain aggravated by sitting: pudendal neuralgia, pelvic pain, endometriosis, post-surgical recovery, postpartum.
• Coccyx or sacral pain: coccygodynia, anal or intergluteal pain, hemorrhoids, pilonidal cysts, pressure sore prevention.
• Chronic or diffuse pain: fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, pressure hypersensitivity while sitting.
• Prevention: reducing sedentary effects and preserving natural pelvic and spinal mobility.

Aporia® does not target a single condition.
It aims to restore biomechanically favorable sitting conditions
where conventional sitting becomes harmful.

Yes, when coccyx or sacral pain is exacerbated by sitting, provided you choose the appropriate version
and follow the recommended usage conditions.

In these cases, the Aporia™ Coccyx version, with a rear cut-out, eliminates direct pressure on the painful area
while preserving Aporia™’s mobility and stability.

The goal is not to lock posture, but to preserve pelvic mobility while reducing mechanical stress on the coccygeal region.
Adaptation should remain gradual and individualized.

Aporia™ may be suitable when chronic or diffuse pain is worsened by sitting,
especially when immobility or imposed posture becomes a major source of discomfort.

In such cases, Aporia™ helps maintain continuous postural mobility and reduces prolonged compression,
which is often poorly tolerated in persistent pain or pressure hypersensitivity.

It may be suitable for contexts such as myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, or situations where static pressure is difficult to tolerate.
Adaptation should remain gradual and guided by individual sensations.

Aporia™ is not a certified automotive device and is not designed to be fixed to a vehicle seat. It does not replace a car seat or any restraint system.

That said, many users occasionally use Aporia™ in a car and report noticeably improved comfort, especially on long trips.

This use is under the user’s responsibility. Before using it, make sure:

• the cushion is stable on the seat,
• it does not interfere with vehicle controls,
• it matches your body size and driving geometry (seat–pedals–steering wheel distance).

In practice, start with short test drives, stay attentive to balance sensations, and stop immediately if any instability occurs.

Aporia™ should be placed on a stable, firm seat. Its function relies on controlled mobility and dynamic postural regulation around your natural balance.

For the technology to work fully, follow these essentials:

1. Keep the cushion completely free to move

• Avoid overly soft seats.
• Leave about four fingers of space between the back of the cushion and the backrest.
• Do not wedge the cushion between tight armrests.

2. Create the best conditions for dynamic balance

• Feet firmly grounded (essential): hips and ankles coordinate human balance.
• Sit symmetrically on the surface (your glutes extend about two fingers past the rear edge of the cushion).
• Adjust seat tilt to your natural profile using the wedges.

Note: adaptation is progressive. The body often rediscovers mobility that has been “switched off” for years.

Each person has a unique postural balance, determined by natural pelvic orientation, developed over time and not inherently pathological.

Three main profiles are commonly observed:

• Curved / lordotic — pronounced lumbar curve.
• Flat-back — reduced lumbar curve.
• Neutral — balanced pelvic orientation.

In practice, gently tilt your pelvis forward and backward while standing, then stop at the position that feels most stable and tension-free.

Conventional seating imposes a single horizontal angle, often cancelling the pelvis’s natural balance.

The adaptive wedge allows Aporia™ to match seat tilt to your morphology and restore natural pelvic orientation while sitting.

Wedge placement:

• Curved profile: wedge at the rear.
• Flat-back profile: wedge at the front.
• Neutral profile: no wedge.

Start with the smallest adjustment and progress gradually based on comfort.

A detailed user guide is included with your product and available for download.

It explains:

• initial setup and positioning,
• balance profile identification,
• wedge adjustments,
• progressive adaptation over time.

Following these guidelines helps ensure safe, comfortable, and effective use.

Caring for your Aporia™ cushion is simple.

Routine care

• Remove lint with a clothing roller.
• Clean small stains with a slightly damp microfiber cloth.

Occasional care

1. Remove the cover.
2. Machine wash cold (max 40°C / 104°F), no spin.
3. Reinstall once fully dry.

Orders placed on blueportance.us are shipped internationally from France.
Estimated delivery timeframes, when provided, are non-binding and for information purposes only.

• Order processing:
  Orders are processed after payment confirmation and before dispatch.
• Delivery timeframe:
  Any delivery dates indicated at checkout or in the Order Confirmation are estimates only and may vary
  due to carrier operations, customs clearance, or circumstances beyond our control.
• Shipping costs:
  Standard shipping is included in the displayed purchase price for all Products
  delivered within the contiguous United States, unless otherwise expressly stated.
  This inclusion excludes deliveries to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, and APO/FPO/DPO addresses.
  For these locations, or for exceptional logistics constraints, additional shipping charges may apply.

All shipments are made under DAP (Delivered At Place) Incoterms.
This means the customer remains responsible for any applicable customs duties, import taxes,
clearance fees, or carrier charges assessed by the destination country.

Delivery times may be extended due to customs procedures, peak periods, weather conditions,
incorrect address information, or events beyond our reasonable control.
Failure to meet an estimated delivery timeframe does not entitle the customer
to cancel the order or claim compensation.

For full details regarding delivery terms, transfer of risk, customs responsibilities,
and applicable exclusions, please refer to our

Terms & Conditions of Sale

and our

Shipping, Taxes & Customs policy
.

In principle, all sales are final.

However, Aporia® Cushions may benefit from a
45-day risk-free satisfaction period
only when such an offer is expressly stated at the time of purchase
or subsequently authorized by Blue Portance on a discretionary, case-by-case basis.

When offered, the 45-day risk-free period is a
commercial satisfaction guarantee.
It does not constitute a statutory right of withdrawal
and does not apply automatically to all purchases.
Seating Systems and chairs are strictly non-returnable.

Any authorized return under a 45-day risk-free offer is subject to:

• a prior Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA),
• return of the cushion in its original packaging, with all accessories and documentation,
• a condition consistent with limited evaluation and normal use,
• a mandatory technical inspection upon receipt.

Unless otherwise expressly stated in the offer terms,
return shipping costs remain the customer’s responsibility.

Following inspection, any refund granted may be
adjusted to reflect inspection, cleaning, handling,
reconditioning, and logistics costs.
A full refund is not automatic.

For complete conditions and legal details, please refer to our

Terms & Conditions of Sale
.

If your Aporia® Cushion is eligible for return under an
authorized offer (such as a 45-day risk-free period),
or if it is defective and covered by the one-year limited warranty,
please follow the procedure below.

1. Contact us first
   Email our support team at
   contact@blueportance.us
   to request a return authorization.
2. Provide your order details
   Please include your order number or invoice,
   the reason for the return, and whether you are requesting
   a refund or an exchange (if applicable).
3. Attach photos if needed
   If the product is damaged, defective, or non-conforming,
   please attach clear photos to help us assess the situation.
4. Wait for our confirmation
   Do not ship any product back until you receive
   a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) by email.
   Please check your spam or junk folder if you do not receive a reply.
5. Prepare and ship the return
   Once authorized, pack the cushion in its
   original packaging with all accessories and documentation.
   Attach the return label provided (if applicable) and ship the package
   using the method indicated in our instructions.
6. Inspection and resolution
   Upon receipt, the product will undergo a technical inspection.
   Depending on eligibility and condition, a refund or exchange
   may be issued in accordance with our Terms & Conditions of Sale.

Please note that return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility
unless otherwise expressly stated in the authorized return offer.

For full legal details, please refer to our

Terms & Conditions of Sale
.

During the trial period, we offer
personalized phone and email support
to help you get the most out of your Aporia® Cushion.

Our team is available to answer your questions,
guide you through setup and adjustments,
and help you understand how to use the cushion
in a way that best matches your comfort and sitting habits.

This support is designed to help you
use the product correctly and comfortably,
and to make an informed decision during the trial period.

You can contact our customer support team at any time:

• via the contact form on our
  Contact page,
• by email at
  contact@blueportance.us,
• or by phone, when available, during business hours.

We aim to respond as quickly as possible
and to provide clear, practical answers to your questions.

Aporia® products are available exclusively through our
online store.

There you will find our full product range, along with
detailed descriptions to help you understand the differences
between versions and choose the product best suited to your needs.

Our team is here to help you make the right choice.

You can explore our
product pages,
use our

Express Guide
,
or contact us directly if you have questions about your situation or usage.

We are available to provide practical guidance on product selection,
usage conditions, and differences between versions,
so you can make an informed and confident decision.

To reach us, please use the contact form on our
Contact page,
or email us at
contact@blueportance.us.