I used to have excellent posture, but as an adult it has gone away. Your videos are really helpful to me to know how to start at the basic level. Thank you so much!
Thank you for this very informative video! I'm currently on a program to improve my health and well being. I've done a 90 day challenge already this year and managed to stick to it. I think I'm going to sit on the floor for the entire month of April and see what benefits it brings. I'm looking forward to it 😀
Mr. Taro, I am 85 years old and had a surgery on my Lumbar L4-L5 and suffered a foot drop on my good leg (right). I am very impressed of your Feldenkrais method which I came across just on Monday. You are using the boards to raise your sitting position, will this method fix the upright position without any stretching exercises. For example, if the hamstring is too tight or weak no stretching/strengthening exercises on the hamstrings are required only by using the boards will improve the correct sitting posture in the long run. Thank you.
Thank you! So practical. The important anatomy information. And useful variety. This should be the first video to come up when I search "floor sitting"
This is going to take time. I haven't been able to sit cross-legged in years and years. I do find it difficult to bend my wrist to support me. Everything feels tight, but this should help release stuff.
Your channel is so helpful. Thank you for teaching this! I have a question about sitting on the floor while using computer. I've found myself sitting on a chair at home all the time in front of my computer. Is it better to sit on the floor with a small coffee table for laptop? Thank you!
Thank you for your comment. I am very glad to hear you are finding my channel helpful. I personally sit on the floor and set up a laptop on a low coffee table. I also ofte eat meals that way. If it werent for our guests, I would not really need a regular dining table, chairs, and couch. If you do try doing this, please make sure a coffee table is not too high, or typing would be very tiring for your shoulders and arms. also try to adapt many sitting positions. Good luck! Let me know if you have more questions.
As someone who sits in a chair way too much (probably no more than the average person), this floor sitting stuff has been a life savor for my back. I think using more of my body - my legs mainly - to support my weight puts less compression on my spine, is that correct? Being able to change positions is also nice, something chairs don’t allow much of.
Thank you for your comment! In my opinion, the greatest benefit of floor sitting is the fact it provides more options for movement for the whole body including the spine, and the more movement you can create in sitting, the more stress you can disperse from any particular part of your body, which also means less compression on the spine. Chair sitting doesn't provide the same degree of freedom as floor sitting does.
Sure. you can also get a floor chair with backrest. Another thing you can try if you havent yet is to sit on a cushion. Your hips will be more mobile over time and you will find that your back wont be tired as much.
@@TaroIwamoto i could never sit with my legs out in front because of APT and pelvic floor issues, but raising myself up helps a lot. So that unlocked some new ideas for me
Thank you Taro Iwamoto for this video. Question: I know if I keep sitting on the floor my body will "learn by doing", but are there targeted stretches/exercises that I can do in order to speed up the process?
My pleasure! That will depend on what you try to accomplish. What is your goal for incorporating floor sitting? Is there particular sitting position you want to incorporate more? Each sitting position providea different demands on our bodies. In my opinion the more positions you can adapt, the better. Sitting itself is stretching.
@@TaroIwamoto Based on what you said I think I have tight hip flexors, low hip mobility, and very little ankle mobility. When I sit seiza style the first thing that hurts are my ankles, then my knees, then my quads.
@@reedofwater i see. Seiza can be challenging if you don't have good ankle and knee mobility, but can be beneficial for restoring mobility. Placing folded towels/blankets under ankles and between heels and buttocks can reduce demands on ankles and knees, which will make it a bit easier to do seiza sitting. I would always start with small (duration and range) and gradually increase to allow your bodies time to adapt to new demands, so it won't be too much.
@@reedofwater Restriction may be soft tissue (ligaments, tendons, muscles, fascia) and/or joint. I usually recommend placing a stack of books or towels under heels to fill space between heels and floor, then gradually reduce the support as it gets easier.
i have hipermovility, so switch to this, my hip pain really inpruves, but in the side siting at 12:42 i started to have some inner knee pain, what can i do? thanks c:
I used to have excellent posture, but as an adult it has gone away. Your videos are really helpful to me to know how to start at the basic level. Thank you so much!
my pleasure
this is great! i've been an avid floor-sitter for years and it's great that it's been so beneficial for me... thanks!
Thank you for this very informative video! I'm currently on a program to improve my health and well being. I've done a 90 day challenge already this year and managed to stick to it. I think I'm going to sit on the floor for the entire month of April and see what benefits it brings. I'm looking forward to it 😀
Mr. Taro, I am 85 years old and had a surgery on my Lumbar L4-L5 and suffered a foot drop on my good leg (right). I am very impressed of your
Feldenkrais method which I came across just on Monday. You are using the boards to raise your sitting position, will this method fix the upright position without any stretching exercises. For example, if the hamstring is too tight or weak no stretching/strengthening exercises on the hamstrings are required only by using the boards will improve the correct sitting posture in the long run. Thank you.
Thank you! So practical. The important anatomy information. And useful variety. This should be the first video to come up when I search "floor sitting"
Thanks for leaving the comment! I am a firm believer of floor sitting for many benefits.
This is going to take time. I haven't been able to sit cross-legged in years and years. I do find it difficult to bend my wrist to support me. Everything feels tight, but this should help release stuff.
brilliant .
Your channel is so helpful. Thank you for teaching this! I have a question about sitting on the floor while using computer. I've found myself sitting on a chair at home all the time in front of my computer. Is it better to sit on the floor with a small coffee table for laptop? Thank you!
Thank you for your comment. I am very glad to hear you are finding my channel helpful.
I personally sit on the floor and set up a laptop on a low coffee table. I also ofte eat meals that way. If it werent for our guests, I would not really need a regular dining table, chairs, and couch. If you do try doing this, please make sure a coffee table is not too high, or typing would be very tiring for your shoulders and arms. also try to adapt many sitting positions.
Good luck! Let me know if you have more questions.
thanks man ! you are great
Thanks! My pleasure!
Very helpful! Thank you!
As someone who sits in a chair way too much (probably no more than the average person), this floor sitting stuff has been a life savor for my back. I think using more of my body - my legs mainly - to support my weight puts less compression on my spine, is that correct? Being able to change positions is also nice, something chairs don’t allow much of.
Thank you for your comment! In my opinion, the greatest benefit of floor sitting is the fact it provides more options for movement for the whole body including the spine, and the more movement you can create in sitting, the more stress you can disperse from any particular part of your body, which also means less compression on the spine. Chair sitting doesn't provide the same degree of freedom as floor sitting does.
i get tired sitting on floor without any back support , is leaning against wall to support your back recommended ?
Sure. you can also get a floor chair with backrest. Another thing you can try if you havent yet is to sit on a cushion. Your hips will be more mobile over time and you will find that your back wont be tired as much.
Great tips, thanks!
You are welcome? Which tip did you find most helpful?
@@TaroIwamoto i could never sit with my legs out in front because of APT and pelvic floor issues, but raising myself up helps a lot. So that unlocked some new ideas for me
@@cobraofearth wonderful! a little thing can sometimes make a big difference
Thanks
you're welcome!
Thank you Taro Iwamoto for this video. Question: I know if I keep sitting on the floor my body will "learn by doing", but are there targeted stretches/exercises that I can do in order to speed up the process?
My pleasure! That will depend on what you try to accomplish. What is your goal for incorporating floor sitting? Is there particular sitting position you want to incorporate more? Each sitting position providea different demands on our bodies. In my opinion the more positions you can adapt, the better. Sitting itself is stretching.
@@TaroIwamoto Based on what you said I think I have tight hip flexors, low hip mobility, and very little ankle mobility. When I sit seiza style the first thing that hurts are my ankles, then my knees, then my quads.
@@TaroIwamoto Also, if I try to squat, my heels can't touch the ground. I would REALLY like to change that.
@@reedofwater i see. Seiza can be challenging if you don't have good ankle and knee mobility, but can be beneficial for restoring mobility. Placing folded towels/blankets under ankles and between heels and buttocks can reduce demands on ankles and knees, which will make it a bit easier to do seiza sitting. I would always start with small (duration and range) and gradually increase to allow your bodies time to adapt to new demands, so it won't be too much.
@@reedofwater Restriction may be soft tissue (ligaments, tendons, muscles, fascia) and/or joint. I usually recommend placing a stack of books or towels under heels to fill space between heels and floor, then gradually reduce the support as it gets easier.
i have hipermovility, so switch to this, my hip pain really inpruves, but in the side siting at 12:42 i started to have some inner knee pain, what can i do? thanks c:
Sidesitting can be hard on knees. I would adapt side-sitting in a low chair without stressing knees.