How To Sit Properly On Floor

This is the first post in our multi part series on floor sitting.

How to sit properly on floor.

You don t need to schedule a separate floor sitting workout per se. They should rest on a support rather than being held up. Left toe crosses over right. Sitting on the floor may not be ideal if you have existing issues in your hips knees or ankles.

Rest your weight on your butt sitting on uour heels but keep your spine straight and head up but relaxed chin slightly tucked. Poor posture can lead to repetitive strain injury rsi. If you sit a lot in front of a computer here are some tips to help your posture. In fact the simplest way to start is to take one of your existing habits down to the floor e g.

Use this visual ergonomics guide to make your sitting work space more comfortable. She runs a hospitality business all the food is laid out on the floor. All 3 normal back curves should be present while sitting. Get 1 that is easily adjustable so you can change the height back position and tilt.

You can use a small rolled up towel or a lumbar roll to help maintain the normal curves in your back. Sit at the end of your chair and slouch completely. Tuck your legs under you knees on the floor and soles of your feet pointed up as if kneeling. Sit with your back and shoulders as straight as if they were supported by the chair back.

This druze woman who i met in israel has sat cross legged all her life. If a footrest is not available try using a small stool or a stack of sturdy books instead. Sit up with your back straight and your shoulders back. If you re sitting in a lounge chair or a couch it s important to keep your feet flat on the floor and your back straight.

For part 2 on squatting click here sitting cross legged on the floor is common in many cultures around the world and has become popular in some segments of modern western societies. Over time this is a more comfortable position for your back neck and shoulders. Your lower arms should be parallel to the floor. Sit seiza the traditional sitting pose for japanese folks.

It s common to get pains in the elbow or wrist joints as a result of not sitting properly. Hunched shoulders might cause neck pain and even headaches. A correctly adjusted chair will reduce the strain on your back. A few minutes of practice every day can go a long way.

Problems standing back up. Reading checking email brushing your teeth etc. Similarly joint issues could make it difficult to get off the floor.