0:55 Great taste in RUclips channels 😉 Jokes aside, thanks for the mention (and thanks to the viewer for directing you to our videos), and congratulations on totally smashing the 500 likes target!
@@natashatheresa Once you realize you can just modify your furniture it's not only way cheaper, but way more satisfying to make things fit your needs exactly!
Fidgeting is just the natural reality of how humans are meant to live and rest. People see it as a negative thing, but really sitting motionless in one position is only possible with hyper-normal comfortable modern furniture. You're supposed to be constantly moving when you're awake. As they say, the best position is the next position. The reality of floor living is that your'e going to be changing positions every few minutes. That's a good thing.
Do you have a channel? You def know your stuff lollllll. Yeah I used to think so differently about kids and them not being able to stay still (esp in school) but now years later I have pulled my kids out of public school and we go gallivanting outside each day lol
It’s interesting because I’ve been reading up in prep to begin trying my hand at chairmaking, and I’ve pretty universally found that the best chairs have either no “saddle” or a very shallow one. Saddle on a chair is the depression carved out upon the seat for your rump. Chairs with a very deep, conforming saddle sound like they’d be more comfortable, but in fact they restrict you more from the natural shifting that your body wants to do when you sit. A chair with very shallow or no saddle to it allows for this movement the most, and so make the most comfortable chairs. This coupled with considerations taken for angles at various points all work together to form a surprisingly comfortable wooden chair, no cushioning required, even for longer sits!
I’m glad you said that sitting on the ground makes you move more, because I can’t sit still for long when I’m on the ground. Now, I will think of it as a positive - movement, stretching, etc. 👍🏻
Yes I used to think I’m supposed to be able to sit still for long periods of time but I realize our bodies really aren’t made for that. I believe whenever we are uncomfortable it’s just our body saying it’s time to move so I like thinking about it that way now 😍 thanks for watching!
@@amilee7580 yes the first few days I was like why is my hamstrings and glutes kinda sore then I realized I was basically doing a ton of squats hahahaha
Hanging is the BEST chiropractic doctor. It opens up the discs and re-aligns the spine. It's great for people who get slipped discs, bulged disc, or worst, pinched nerves in the spine, or just people who lift a lot of heavy things day to day. It was one of the exercises that helped me re-align the spine and start healing the spine. My dad even built a pull up bar in his back yard, that's how beneficial it is.
I STRONGLY support the purchase of rings or any pull up equipment for EVERYONE, but especially people who suffer from spine injuries or pinched nerves. It was a game changer for me and my dad. And much less $ than going to a chiropractor or surgeon who have the potential of making things WORST if they are too harsh or don't know what they are doing. And yes, I've heard of chiropractors who have injured their clients and made them crippled.
Yesss we have a pull up bar in our home as well! I feel sooo much better when I just hang a bit each day!!! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!!
That’s horrible about the chiros! I used to go to one and it did feel good but I just kept getting tied back up lol. Now that I hang out regularly on a bar I feel much better!! I feel like it’s such a basic thing but it’s soooooo important!!!
Using totes, milk crates, etc. That can double as storage as well as serve as rearrangable furnature. :) I move stuff around to make more space in my room all the time this way.
Thank you for sharing the term floorist I like that and I think it is good for your back - I don't see how it would ruin your posture if anything it would enhance your posture in my view and experience -
I want to add another pro: you cannot drop stuff as low if you're already close to ground level, if you run out of space on your desk you can use the floor around you. When I get my own place I will definitely buy a low table! I love the floor
I have been sleeping on a tatami mat and Japanese futon for the past 2 years and my back pain has gone away. I’m a 51 year old nurse so back pain was constant. I also have a floor desk and I love it too! I say get the Olympic rings. I would if I could, but unsure if my apt ceiling would support it. I’m small, but still 😅
Incorporating movement into your daily routine is so much easier than trying to carve out exercise time. I have a floor bed and a floor desk, and I also have a freestanding pull-up bar. I do draw the line at living and dining rooms though for my guests' sake.
Yes I agree it’s easier to incorporate movement in daily routine! For me, in my old house I used to have one couch but then also a pillow mountain so it was the best of both worlds for the living room. In my kitchen I actually had a regular height dining table and then a smaller floor dining table off to the side depending on our mood. I might do something similar but for now we do have some regular dining seating if we end up having guests. But I don’t have many people I’d invite over anyway so I guess we are fine lollllllllll
Ive been trying to find ways to incorporate movement into my life more and this statement has been eye opening. I unfortunately struggle with circulation in my legs so even sitting criss cross for 2 minutes makes my legs numb, but i never thought to consider that if i incorporate movement more in different ways than i have been thinking maybe it will help. I also may be hypermobile on the bottom half of my body so if thats notnthe move i will leanrn something new
You are right I have sent him an initial payment hahahahaha! He just saw the video and was very happy, he also read through all the comments and was all smiles hahahahah!
I think that higher desk legs, so your legs can fit below the desk, would be more confortable for your arms to use the desk because you can get closer.
my parents grew up sitting on the ground, and they have better core strength than I do, even though they did no athletics growing up. pretty crazy what it can do
This makes sense! I feel like if you are able to just incorporate more movements and positions into every day life then it’s not as necessary to have a whole separate workout routine or something ahhaha
I also turned my desk into a floor desk, it’s been 6ish months and my hips have NEVER been more mobile. I can get from standing to squatting sooo smoothly.
“They creakin” totally cracked me up 😂. Now, Imagine people my age (53) who think I’m not normal for eating healthy, owning barely anything and walking and working out everyday. You’ve inspired me to take a leap and start my channel around wellness for both millennials and Gen X, and hopefully I can influence gen zees and below. Gabe Bult sent me here by the way. Congrats on your recent success. With such authentic content your growth is guaranteed. Lots of love from Kenya. New fan & sub.
Oh yesss this is awesome! Have you considered signing up for his RUclips class?? Enrollment ends today it is transformative hahahha! Anyway I’m so excited for you!!!
When I first started at my standing desk I was only able to stand for about 10 to 15 minutes and I was tired. Over the course of months I came to the point where I wanted and was able to stand eight hours, the whole work shift. Was wonderful. I actually think standing is better than sitting on the ground. But that's just my body not being comfortable sitting for a long time. The hours I sleep and lay in bed reading is the time that my Body is resting.
Thank you for sharing your insights! It makes sense and that's awesome you are able to stand for 8 hours straight! I think anything is better than having to sit in a regular office chair position. I just love the benefits that come with sitting on the floor b/c there's a lot more... getting up (squatting and such). I would say my main goal is to always be moving my body in all the different positions and directions that it was built to maneuver, and sitting in a chair all day is not that. HAHAHHAHA. I appreciate you watching!
I just LOVE this! I'm 48 and I need to work on my flexibility so I can be the limber, energetic 90 year old I want to be. I'm so tired of 'normal' furniture that isn't even comfortable. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love this so much. I'm considering getting a sitting mat for college, because literally in society it's: sit in chair, walk a bit, sit in another chair. There might be biking a bit or gym time, but the need to be in a chair all the time is weird to me. Our hips are meant for more mobility than being in one position, yet most of our time is in a chair.
I've been doing furniture free living for a few years, too. I'm thinking of going back to chairs, if I'm honest, because sitting on the floor is really starting to hurt my ankles (they press into the ground when I sit). I also didn't foresee the problem of the dog snoozing in the space directly in front of my desk, when I need to use it. That's a non issue when the space in front of your desk has a chair on it. I'm also thinking of putting in, not a bed, but a stage about the size of a plywood sheet, with storage below it. This would be my new sleeping place at night. I want this because 1. I'm often at risk of being stepped on, while sleeping on the floor. and 2. I've had knee injuries in the past, and now am getting older. Either issue by itself is reason to consider occasional mobility issues, where a raised "bed" would be a lifesaver! That said, furniture free living has eliminated my back pain, improved some neglected muscles, as well as my posture (I keep my tv/computer screen at face level), and kept me limber. Overall I'm very glad I did this!
i apperciate you sharing your experiences! Definitely some things to consider, which you don't discover until you are actually in the midst of it! i did find that my ankles did not like it when i would put them in direct contact with the floor so I always have to use a cushion when sitting cross legged. Appreciate your thoughtful comment!!
I never saw a video of you before but just clicked and I want to say you come across as such a genuine, nice person! The way you talk about things in an enthousiastic but not youtube-extreme enthousiastic way is refreshing. Thanks for being yourself😊
@@natashatheresa it's an alternative if things don't work out or if your family or guest disagree or have issues with transitioning the dinning table in the future. idk if you made a dedicated video about your coach change but defo do that and if you ever do the kids beds or desks or whatever, do a video on that too!
In my old house I had a large enough kitchen that i actually had both a regular dining table and a lower one and it was nice. I def will look into the variable height ones! I try not to have people come over HAHAHAHAHAH jk. And yes I'll also do a couch video soon! :)
As someone who grew up sleeping on the floor it was my dream to have a bed and since I had my own bed I can’t imagine ever having to sleep on the floor again
Thoughtworthy is a great YT channel . . . as is your channel and excellent content! As someone who lives simply, it is a joy to observe how you are finding the sweet spot of needing less and less furnishings and finding what suits your lifestyle. The way you are getting up from the floor and sitting back down is wonderful for your being. Ability to do that is considered a real bonus for me and my senior friends. Your future self will thank you. 😃 Olympic rings have my vote! I take any chance I get to hang from the playground bars. And no joke: you've got me seriously considering the same for my only table currently used as a "desk" for home office space. 🤔 Trying out new ideas is exciting; looking forward to your updates.
Thank you so much for your kind comment! It’s been a fun journey and has taken me to places I didn’t even know were a thing hahaha! The Olympic rings have been delivered, so I’ll be figuring out where to place them shortly ahhahaha! Playground bars really help so much!! Maybe you can find something cheap on marketplace too like a low coffee table if you wanna try that way first hahahaha. Thanks for being here!!
I love this! I got this adjustable floor chair that I love and have been looking for a good office chair for my desk but maybe I already have it and just need to lower my desk! Thank you for the video, really enjoyed it!❤
@@natashatheresa It's a HOMCOM Convertible Flip Chair, Floor Lazy Sofa, Folding Upholstered Couch Bed with Adjustable Backrest. The fabric is rougher than I'd like but that is easily fixed by covering it with a soft blanket.
oh my goodness, I forgot about putting my feet behind my head. I used to do that as a kid too! Totally forgot about that. I used to do that backwards bend thing too. I think they call it a bridge, but I used to freak my granny out who said I was going to hurt myself. It never hurt. It was fun.
I've gone the other way with a standing desk (one of those sit/stand numbers) and it is really helping so far even with just a few minutes of standing during the day and gradually I am able to stand for longer without my back and hips locking up which is a good thing.
For a year now, I’ve been enjoying my desk on the floor. I have a adjustable floor seat. I’m loving Japanese style living. You got a new subscriber! I will check out your other videos as well.
Thank you so much!!! I am loving Japanese style living as well! I mean it’s one of the blue zones too right? They live so long and are so mobile in old age and I wanna be that hahahahha
Just fyi, try not to stay seated for too long with your legs crossed! Over time it shortens the muscles of the inner thigh and can lead to a change in weight distribution when standing, which can be painful for the feet (i learned this the hard way 😔)
Oh no sorry to hear that! Thank you though for sharing your concern I appreciate it! Yah I don’t stay cross legged very long, I’m alternating between like 6-8 diff positions every few minutes and also I do like to run and play on playgrounds hahahahahaha
I'm not one that usually comments on videos, but... This has been the most fun, useful videos I've seen in quite some time. Thank you for sharing your experience, keeping it short, humorous, and creative. I loved the quirky video editing, side jokes and serious topic. Please do give us a long-term result of the experiment. Being too long at our desks is one of the modern plagues that haunts us and this is the first time I hear of this solution.
I am honored that you decided to comment on my video, thank you so much! And yes, I'm actually getting ready to release an update video, as I am trying out a floor to sit to standing desk and want to share my findings with you all :) I should have it posted by Monday at the latest.
Great video - I've been floor sleeping for about 3 and a half months now and such a positive improved sleep - and have been floor sitting and also got myself an affordable table to use as a floor desk/table - your body prompts you when to move - and you do change your position when floor sitting where as when sitting in chair for long periods you are limited to what change you can make - more standing is also good
Recently i have realized that i sit on office chairs for about 10 hours at least each day. So if i sit on the floor while WFH then i can at least be mindful of my posture as i know i will sit initially but lay at the end so while i lay, i take a little walk around.
I got rid of my couch 2 months ago and have been sleeping in the floor in my living room and i love it!! I will be getting my Japanese futon mattress soon and i also plan to lower my desk
I randomly stumbled upon your video and really love the way you present yourself-- it's really authentic and refreshing! I do have to say though, as someone who has a lot of back problems, many of my chiropractors have said that sitting cross legged on the floor actually isn't good for you because the pressure accumulates at the base of your spine/lower back and there's not as much blood flow going through your legs over long periods of time. I imagine moving around definitely helps but I hope no one in the comments gets dissuaded from a standard setup with a chair as well. Your setup honestly looks fun, and I would try it if I didn't have so many issues myself.
I truly appreciate your kind and thoughtful comment! You are right, for sure, if I were to sit cross legged for a prolonged period of time it would be no bueno. I definitely move around like every 1-2 minutes, even as I make this comment hahaha. It's crazy too b/c I have actually had a lot of back problems especially after I had my kiddos, luckily i lived next door to my chiro so I could visit him regularly throughout my 30s hahahaha. But I felt like, perhaps there were other things I needed ot look into which could be the source of my back pain. Personally, for me, I started exploring barefoot shoes and over the course of a year, my knees, ankles, and my lower back all seemed to get stronger. my lingering back pain faded into distant memory when it had been a companion for decade. It made me think more intentionally about how i move my body and how everything is connected from my toes all the way up to my head. I could write a whol eessay about how little changes I've made over the years have produced the limber 40 year old you see in this video LOLLLLLLL. of course, results may vary and one thing doesn't work for all, but as I sit here on my newly acquired zafu cushion, with my legs stretched undearneath my desk, i can see how it's helping my posture. In a few moments I'll switch it up as well. I realized that part of my issue was i was spending sooo much time sitting - i would drive for many hours each week for commutes and for church purposes, I'd sit at my office desk hours on end barely moving. I had to find ways to counteract this, and while I worked out regularly and lifted weights, it really wasnt' enough to undo my normal actions throughout each day. So that is why I started modifying how i do things, at least the things within my control. I thank you for being here and for sharing your knowledge as well! Ideally, I want to be able to do a mix of floor sitting, sitting at a chair, AND standing. That would be ideal to just keep mixing it up hehehe!
@@natashatheresa Oo I've never explored barefoot shoes... thanks for sharing your experience! At the end of the day it seems like moving more is the way to go 🙂
I went with japanese futon a few years ago, at first it was okay, but im a heavier guy, I got too sore, and bought a foldable 4 inch topper to put my futon on top of, and its much more comfortable now. I went with this setup to make moving less of a hassle for me, Moving a box spring then the bed and the frame is no bueno for me.
Oh I’m glad you found a setup that works! And I agree, moving with box springs and beds, ugh. We did get rid of our box spring like 4 moves ago bc it just seemed like extraneous but if only I thought to get rid of the bed altogether back then lollllll
This just randomly showed up on my feed. Subscribed just based on this 6-minute video. Love your vibe! My partner and I are in the process of getting rid of our couch. He grew up in an Iranian village, so it’s back to basics for him. My western ass will have to adjust 🤣 This got me real excited about ✨floor life✨ and all its possibilities! Definite yes on the olympic rings btw!
Watch the next video bc I have the rings lolllll! I LOLed when you said your western butt lol!! I also recently did do a video about getting rid of my couches feel free to check it out too!
At the start of lockdowns and working from home, I was using my coffee table as my desk. I loved it for all the reasons you mentioned. Then my coworkers started mentioning it in calls ("are you sitting on the floor??") and I felt so embarrassed that I got a 'normal' desk. Two workplaces later, I still have that regular desk and shoulder pain/slumping at 26. You're onto something here.
Awww yeah I’m realize that for so many areas of life, what everyone thinks normal is actually what is doing is more harm than good. Time To get back on the floor; or maybe get a desk that allows to you be “normal” just for any zoom meetings lolllll
I am loving your videos! I’m so glad I learned of your channel through Gabe Bult. And you’re hilarious lol. Really enjoying your content and looking to incorporate better ways to improve my mobility as well. Great ideas here. Thank you!!
Love this! I am about to redesign my desk. I already use a balance ball to sit on with a desk at 20" high to alternate with an office chair, but I'm digging the zafu meditation cushion height too. 💜
I'm currently 26 and a bit afraid of aging as I have done nearly nothing all my life, but seeing you at 40 with kids and thriving with youth has really inspired me to keep on living ❤ I wish you and your family all the best!
You have plenty of time!! I really didn’t find myself til the last couple of years… when I was your age I really was still stuck in what others thought I should be doing with my life and feeling bad bc I wasn’t living up to their expectations so I felt like I wasn’t doing anything with my life… but it’s only when I finally moved forward without fear of rejection or judgement from others… and also just reading lots of books and realizing there’s so much untapped potential I just need to harness… now I just do whatever feels best for me. I wish you alllll the good vibes, yes keep living, keep exploring, keep trying, and you will find your way… I think half the adventure is in the not knowing!
Have you thought about trying a split ergonomic keyboard? I think it would help with your posture. Some of them have multiple positions that can adapt to the different ways you can sit on the floor!
I made myself a low desk before about two years ago-its aspecially long, so i have space for paperwork and Laptop and so that I can stretch my legs under it. :) I love it and will never go back to a common desk hight!
That's awesome! Yeah I think this works for now but now I have a better idea of what I would like for a more permanent solution and it would involve being able to put my legs under!! I appreciate you sharing!!!
My laptop is on a folding breakfast tray and I sleep on a egg tray bed topper on the ground. I don't have a pillow for my head. I do have a Japanese sofa chair thing that has a back that I coveted whenever I saw it in anime. It can lay flat or the back can come up in stages until it reaches that 90°. It's good when I use it with a hotdog pillow to wedge my lumbar.
Love this. I've been sincerely considering the futon switch/lowering my furniture for a while but been a bit scared. I'm disabled and have issues with my back that occasionally flare up and make Existing difficult, so I get scared getting up and down. I think the main reason i haven't committed to giving it a shot is I'm way too scared of bugs and somehow got it in my head that if I just Elevate Myself From The Floor then somehow it will protect me? Even though bugs aren't even actually a big deal and any bug that could crawl onto my futon could also crawl onto my bed with .2% more determination.
Thanks so much for sharing and I'm sorry that you deal with back issues! I know there are lower bedframes that allow you to not be directly on the ground if that's a consideration, I think getting down lower than conventional bed height would help improve range of motion... but of course, consult doctors for your specific needs
If you decide you need a back they have little egg chairs that are super popular in classrooms that have backs that can come up for extra support. Cool idea!
SO glad this was recommended to me, I love your vibe! When I was a kid I had a book about a Japanese doll's house. It was part story, part instruction manual to build your own authentic Japanese house, and I've been obsessed with legless furniture and being on the floor ever since
@@natashatheresa It's called 'Miss Happiness and Miss Flower' if you want to search for it! But apparently later editions do not contain the instructions, which is a bummer. It kickstarted my interest in Japanese culture for sure!
Definitely, yes, get the Olympic Rings! You will use them, and add such fun tricks to your videos, so that we all can enjoy them too. Lol I can't believe you are 40! You look amazing! Keep up these changes that you are doing, it will keep you flexible and more mobile. It just makes sense! It really has me rethinking how I move throughout the day. Great video, Tasha! ❤
My only concern would be that the legs you chose might put a dent into the wood below it if you ever put something on top that is too weighty. A rug might help, or some felt floor pads to go directly beneath the legs of the desk.
I do have rubber pad things for the legs, but I like being able to slide the desk around so I haven't put them on. I will definitely take into consideration your concern and make sure not to put things on the desk that are too heavy! Thanks so much!
Woww this is so interesting, thank you for sharing! I’d love to get an update on how this goes in a few months and whether you stick with it. I’m only in my mid 20s but I want to keep my flexibility in mind so I can be more limber as I age…already seeing a lot of it go lol.
Check out my latest video where I got to try out a floor to standing desk! Also I’ll be releasing a floor bed update video by next week :) thanks for watching and that’s great that you are aware of the importance of mobility so you can stay flexing in your golden years hahahaha :)
Awww thank you so much for your kind words!!! This appears to be my first video that is popping off so I’ve gotten like 500 new subs so far and I want to throw up 😭🤣😅
Omg this is so validating because i just got a foldable desk with height adjustments ! Originally planned to use it for lying on the bed and i definitely still do it, but because the height is adjustable i find myself geting comfy on the floor with just some cushions and even on the desk as an added height to be a standing desk.
We love to hear it!! Yes before I got a floor desk I used to use an upside-down ikea bin on the floor and put it on the desk too to add more height for standing! Great minds!!
Great video! I've been using floor desks for almost two years now, and I recently got an arm mount for my monitor, and it's been a game changer! I also noticed that your monitor isn’t directly aligned with your gaze, so I thought I’d suggest checking out an arm mount. It might make a big difference, not only for your neck but also more space on the desk!
@@Rad1ant. thank so much! Yah I have since upgraded my setup to be at eye level! I made a few update videos if you are interested, they are on the channel! Probably the next step will be to get an arm mount, my hubby has that and it does free up space! Thanks so much for watching!
I found some scrap wood and build a table for my pc workspace like 14 years ago. I dont kow anything about 'floor setup' or whatever, it just came naturally to me that I want to have a ridiculously low table so it dont feels like I sitting in school or in office.... And till today still on the same low table setup. Its 8'x3' dimension and a bit less than 1' height. I didnt used to have a chair for a long time, but recently bought a cheap office chair except I threw away the leg... I sleep on the floor as well, I think a bed frame is just waste of space overall. I did tried to make a foldable bed frame, the whole thing fold to the wall to get outta the way, but decide to just remove it after a couple years. Without frame, can just lay matress in any direction as see fit for the day....
This is a great video and I'm really happy you're enjoying the floor! I wish I could do the same. I used to have a floor desk, but the temperature and humidity are so cold here I was freezing. And it is expensive here to have mats or rugs, let alone a heated floor. But I hope in my future home I can have it like this!
Oh wow that's something I wouldn't have even realized could be an issue! I'm sorry to hear it's not working out where you currently live but hopefully in your future home like you said!
@@natashatheresa Thank you!! That's maybe why some japanese people have tatamis as flooring or use those cute tables with blankets, but I hope you don't have this problem (and buy the rings, please buy them and review them lol)
I got a secondhand Ikea desk after that Thoughtworthy Co vid. I love this way of working. Though I will say that if you need hours of deep work I still find myself slouching in front of a computer. If I try and do the constant movement I distract myself from the work I have to do. Anyway, it's better than chairs 100%
Have you considered tatami floors, especially for under your futon? I heard it helps ventilate bottom of futon by keeping it cool during summer and warm in winter. I’ve been curious about trying.
I converted my desk to a floor desk during my teen Japan phase. It wasn’t my thing, but I totally get the appeal. I like sitting/lounging on the floor but not working so now I have an active sitting chair, it’s not cushioned but moves with shifting weight and such.
I did used to in my old house! I loved having the option to sit close to the floor for dinner, but in our new place we got a free dining set and have no couches so I’m debating whether to keep it for if we have guests so there’s still some regular seats around lol!!
Fantastic idea! Be a little uncomfortable to keep you moving and flexing around. I immediately put a plank on a laundry basket and am now sitting on the floor. Being uncomfortable, but at the same time happy with the knowlegde this is because I'm stiff and my body is now just not used to being flexible yet :-) Thanks for this!
I have been sleeping on the floor since 2020 after I finally bought tatami !! I have never thought of floor leveled desk but this is amazing. I had tried the stand up desk but this is something I really need to try. Thank you for this novel idea. I am so happy to see someone else also into sitting on the floor and sleeping on the floor !! 😢
Yes we gotta stick together apparently there’s a bunch of us out there, time to form an association ahhahaha! Thanks for being here and yeah let me know if you end up trying a floor desk!
I am enjoying it! It’s definitely something to get used to but I already feel that my legs are stronger just bc of the reps from springing off from the ground lol!
It's so funny b/c I was like - sure, if I even make anything, but of course, this is the video that decides to pop off on my channel and get me remonetized, so thanks son, he knew something I didn't LOL! Thank YOU for watching!
I feel like a "Half way" move was removing the arms from my office chair. This allows me to have more movement and "weird" sitting positions without changing much from my set up. But this is def making me think about the way I live day to day!
When I started uni I realized that sitting on a chair too long to study makes my tailbone hurt so I moved to sitting on a mattress and using those tables to eat food in bed as a table and it really helped with the back pain. I use those plastic chair forms with a back to lean against something or my back hunches over.
Thank you for sharing what has worked for you! I know there are some floor chairs that have a back to them. I will definitely pay attention to how my back is as I continue to work on the floor and may look into a floor chair with a backing if I find myself hunching over too much
Get the gym rings. I've had a set for years and Idk why everyone's first step in fitness is a giant mega gym thingy. I used to have a 3 room apt with space for a freestanding squat rack, but now I'm in a studio. I bought one of those Vevor folding pullup bars to hang my rings on and I'm very happy with this setup.
I just realized I have this very desk(from Target)! When my daughter broke my bed years ago, I threw it out and slept on the floor for 2 years. It took about a month to get used to sleeping on my foldable futon cushion. Question: what difference, if any do you see with sitting at your desk, versus the alternative of using a standing desk? Do you think you would get more tired standing? Would the circulation be the same? With a standing desk you could use a desk treadmill or incorporate some other stretch, calisthenic, or exercise while standing. Also, why did you choose this over, let's say a yoga ball or those low sitting chairs ( I think you sit on your forelegs?)
These are great questions! I’m actually doing a followup video so I can talk about most of these but, for reference my hubby has a standing desk and I used to do the standing too.. more of a makeshift version at my job. But I didn’t always remember to stand, same with my hubby hahahaha. So the default would still be office chair lol. At my office job though (I work 2-3 hours there, 2-3x a week so not a lot), I do have a yoga ball which I like bc sometimes I cross my legs and balance on it hahahaha. I do still stand sometimes too but it’s a regular desk so I have to like make all kinds of adjustments which is annoying lolll I think that’s cool to use a desk treadmill or something but $$$$ hahahaha. I am active in every day life also, I like to play on the playground or run around with the kids, and do hikes. When I’m sitting on the ground I do get up a lot as well. I don’t know that I would want to sit on my forelegs all the time with one of those types of low chairs but I do also sit on my forelegs sometimes on the cushions. But I’ll try to go more into depth with things in my next video that I’m making thanks so much!
I completely vibe with the sitting on the floor thing, and constantly adjusting your position! However, I do want to bring up something that is based just on my own experience. I've been sitting cross-legged pretzel-style most of my life, and even though it feels like the most natural and comfortable position to be in, over the course of my life it's led to some pelvic instability (probably because even though I often switch the leg that's "in front", I have a preference for one way). And that has caused back problems later in life. I'm now actively trying to address this issue, but it's not easy when I've spent 20 years conditioning my body to adjust a certain way! I'm not against sitting on the floor by any means, but I just think it's good to be aware that this kind of issue can also come up when doing it long-term. Anyway, looking forward to checking your other videos and what sort of experience you've had with these furniture adjustments!
I tried to sleep with just a mattress on the floor for a while until I stopped. And this video reminded me of the last day I did, when a HUGE spider came crawling right at me from the floor onto the mattress, RUNNING towards me.
I have my desk on the floor intentionally. For a couple of years now. I do switch it up with a floor chair. Especially for zoom meetings. I don’t want to be wiggling in a meeting. But I really like it. I’m almost 40 and can still get up and down from the floor pretty smoothly.
That's awesome to hear! And that makes sense about not wanting to wiggle around during a meeting hahaha! Definitely things to consider! I'm glad to hear you've had a great experience with floor sitting and it's helping you as you age :)
I ditched my desk and big office chair long ago😅 I thought I have to have them but always ended at the floor as in my childhood😂 Hubby just told why do keep they if you are not using them? So know when I rearranged the bedroom I sit on a carpet on the floor with 2 types of portable mini-desks for my notebook to choose and have a giant teddy-bear as a support for my back against a shelf (or just a giant pillow😅). I love it this way much better!
Oh wait I didn’t realize what video I was commenting on. In my newest video I highlight a floor to standing desk company… hopefully it’s not that one lol! Bc I want one lol
Same company. It looks as if they actually might be shipping now, despite the difficulty, but I'm not yet 100% sure. Maybe you should reach them and do a review for us?
Just here to recommend the TOPSKY electric adjustable coffee table. I had my eyes on the Uppeal desk, then this 100.00 coffee table popped up and it's perfect. I am so happy with it. Also bought some Oeko-Tex floor cushions.
I have a floor desk and I'm actually thinking about buying a normal desk but this just convince me to not spend my money lol. Anyway thank you for this knowledge, for now I'll be glad that I have this desk and not needing to spend money to buy a different one
0:55 Great taste in RUclips channels 😉 Jokes aside, thanks for the mention (and thanks to the viewer for directing you to our videos), and congratulations on totally smashing the 500 likes target!
it's in partly thanks to you! glad your videos planted the seed in my head HAHAHAHAA! Thanks so much for watching!!
Unlike many channels this video just convinced me to try NOT spending money.
Hahahahaha in a past life I was spending ALLL the money lol
@@natashatheresa Once you realize you can just modify your furniture it's not only way cheaper, but way more satisfying to make things fit your needs exactly!
@@DanielPodlovics oh yes this is so true!!
Fidgeting is just the natural reality of how humans are meant to live and rest. People see it as a negative thing, but really sitting motionless in one position is only possible with hyper-normal comfortable modern furniture. You're supposed to be constantly moving when you're awake. As they say, the best position is the next position. The reality of floor living is that your'e going to be changing positions every few minutes. That's a good thing.
Do you have a channel? You def know your stuff lollllll. Yeah I used to think so differently about kids and them not being able to stay still (esp in school) but now years later I have pulled my kids out of public school and we go gallivanting outside each day lol
@@niewazneniewazne1890 oh no!! I try to avoid the cross legged position for too long. I’ve come to believe the best position is the next position 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Ok..
Not buying it.
@@NA-nc5dg yeah to each his own, whatever works for you and allows you to feel your best :)
It’s interesting because I’ve been reading up in prep to begin trying my hand at chairmaking, and I’ve pretty universally found that the best chairs have either no “saddle” or a very shallow one. Saddle on a chair is the depression carved out upon the seat for your rump. Chairs with a very deep, conforming saddle sound like they’d be more comfortable, but in fact they restrict you more from the natural shifting that your body wants to do when you sit. A chair with very shallow or no saddle to it allows for this movement the most, and so make the most comfortable chairs. This coupled with considerations taken for angles at various points all work together to form a surprisingly comfortable wooden chair, no cushioning required, even for longer sits!
how refreshing to see a mom in her 40s being a content creator on youtube, this is so awesome, loved the video!
Awwww thank you so much love! I am really enjoying it so much, and I'm glad you are here!
@@natashatheresa 💗💗💗
What? She’s 40? Gurl got it!
@@alst4817 lollllll
That's because you live in an american/western bubble... Hundreds probably thousands of such creators exist. Women in 40s to 70s..
I’m glad you said that sitting on the ground makes you move more, because I can’t sit still for long when I’m on the ground. Now, I will think of it as a positive - movement, stretching, etc. 👍🏻
Yes I used to think I’m supposed to be able to sit still for long periods of time but I realize our bodies really aren’t made for that. I believe whenever we are uncomfortable it’s just our body saying it’s time to move so I like thinking about it that way now 😍 thanks for watching!
Also, sitting down and standing up from the floor makes your leg muscles stronger which helps avoid knee problems.
@@amilee7580 yes the first few days I was like why is my hamstrings and glutes kinda sore then I realized I was basically doing a ton of squats hahahaha
This video just randomly popped up on my feed and when you sis you were 40 my jaw dropped. I thought you were around my age 😂 I’m 26
Awwww thanks so much for your kind words. I’m trying hahahaha.
I thought the same thing… I am 37 and she looks 10 years younger than me ❤
Hanging is the BEST chiropractic doctor. It opens up the discs and re-aligns the spine. It's great for people who get slipped discs, bulged disc, or worst, pinched nerves in the spine, or just people who lift a lot of heavy things day to day. It was one of the exercises that helped me re-align the spine and start healing the spine. My dad even built a pull up bar in his back yard, that's how beneficial it is.
I STRONGLY support the purchase of rings or any pull up equipment for EVERYONE, but especially people who suffer from spine injuries or pinched nerves. It was a game changer for me and my dad. And much less $ than going to a chiropractor or surgeon who have the potential of making things WORST if they are too harsh or don't know what they are doing. And yes, I've heard of chiropractors who have injured their clients and made them crippled.
Yesss we have a pull up bar in our home as well! I feel sooo much better when I just hang a bit each day!!! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!!
That’s horrible about the chiros! I used to go to one and it did feel good but I just kept getting tied back up lol. Now that I hang out regularly on a bar I feel much better!! I feel like it’s such a basic thing but it’s soooooo important!!!
I guess there's one good thing about gravity for our bodies! 😁
@@Runner8617 hahahahaha yeah for sure!!
at this rate you could add a lofted reading/vibing space and it wouldn’t interfere with your floor living
Heyyyhyyyyyyyyyyyy oh my goodness I am liking this!!
Using totes, milk crates, etc. That can double as storage as well as serve as rearrangable furnature. :) I move stuff around to make more space in my room all the time this way.
this just convinced me to switch to floor living to increase the living space in my cramped apartment
@@ultravioletcatastrophe it definitely frees up some space!
I am 68 and have been a floorist for decades - I love being on the floor for everything.
That is amazing!!!!! Yay for being so active still!!!
You will ruin your posture. Especially.. your back will be bent..
Don’t..
@@user-cckhdsik538_rdg there is no reason I can't sit up straight on the floor. Asian people have been doing it for thousands of years.
@@user-cckhdsik538_rdg thank you for the reminder to sit up straight, but it is no more difficult on the floor than in a chair.
Thank you for sharing the term floorist I like that and I think it is good for your back - I don't see how it would ruin your posture if anything it would enhance your posture in my view and experience -
I want to add another pro: you cannot drop stuff as low if you're already close to ground level, if you run out of space on your desk you can use the floor around you. When I get my own place I will definitely buy a low table! I love the floor
Yahhhhhh it’s nice to have the floor as an extension of my desk too hahahhahaha
pausing the video real quick to absolutely validate the gymnastic rings idea
They are in my possession already lolllll
I have been sleeping on a tatami mat and Japanese futon for the past 2 years and my back pain has gone away. I’m a 51 year old nurse so back pain was constant. I also have a floor desk and I love it too! I say get the Olympic rings. I would if I could, but unsure if my apt ceiling would support it. I’m small, but still 😅
They have already arrived at my house lollll!
It’s so great to hear your story!! Glad it worked for youuuuuuu
Incorporating movement into your daily routine is so much easier than trying to carve out exercise time. I have a floor bed and a floor desk, and I also have a freestanding pull-up bar. I do draw the line at living and dining rooms though for my guests' sake.
Yes I agree it’s easier to incorporate movement in daily routine! For me, in my old house I used to have one couch but then also a pillow mountain so it was the best of both worlds for the living room. In my kitchen I actually had a regular height dining table and then a smaller floor dining table off to the side depending on our mood. I might do something similar but for now we do have some regular dining seating if we end up having guests. But I don’t have many people I’d invite over anyway so I guess we are fine lollllllllll
Ive been trying to find ways to incorporate movement into my life more and this statement has been eye opening. I unfortunately struggle with circulation in my legs so even sitting criss cross for 2 minutes makes my legs numb, but i never thought to consider that if i incorporate movement more in different ways than i have been thinking maybe it will help. I also may be hypermobile on the bottom half of my body so if thats notnthe move i will leanrn something new
I love this video and I’m here to kindly remind you that you owe your kid some money. 18k views? He deserves a 10 at least!
You are right I have sent him an initial payment hahahahaha! He just saw the video and was very happy, he also read through all the comments and was all smiles hahahahah!
I think that higher desk legs, so your legs can fit below the desk, would be more confortable for your arms to use the desk because you can get closer.
I like this idea!! I think eventually I’ll get one or build one without drawers so it’s easier to put my legs under :)
I agree. I go for 12 to 15 inches under my desk so I can sit in various positions and transition between them without knocking the desk crazy.
I am wincing because the keep looking down at the laptop would give me immense neck pain and consequently migraine.
Running in to a small channel like this that you already know is going to be a favorite is just the best feeling!
Wow this comment is everything. Thanks so much for being here and for your kind words!!
my parents grew up sitting on the ground, and they have better core strength than I do, even though they did no athletics growing up. pretty crazy what it can do
This makes sense! I feel like if you are able to just incorporate more movements and positions into every day life then it’s not as necessary to have a whole separate workout routine or something ahhaha
i have to do this!!!! I always squat or sit cross legged on my chair anyway because my legs hurt when i sit normally. That’s brilliant! 🤩
Yes girlllllllll
I also turned my desk into a floor desk, it’s been 6ish months and my hips have NEVER been more mobile. I can get from standing to squatting sooo smoothly.
That’s so cool! My hamstrings have definitely firmed up in just a couple of weeks lol
Legit never occurred to me I could just take the legs off my current desk, I'm trying that right now, thanks!
No problem yeah I didn’t even know myself until I started exploring desks and was like hold on this too costly hahahahahhaa
“They creakin” totally cracked me up 😂. Now, Imagine people my age (53) who think I’m not normal for eating healthy, owning barely anything and walking and working out everyday. You’ve inspired me to take a leap and start my channel around wellness for both millennials and Gen X, and hopefully I can influence gen zees and below.
Gabe Bult sent me here by the way. Congrats on your recent success. With such authentic content your growth is guaranteed.
Lots of love from Kenya. New fan & sub.
Oh yesss this is awesome! Have you considered signing up for his RUclips class?? Enrollment ends today it is transformative hahahha! Anyway I’m so excited for you!!!
@@natashatheresa That was quick, thanks. Let’s keep those engagement numbers up. Can’t make this one but I’ll def catch Gabe’s next cohort.
@@leviwanyoike you know it and sounds gooooodddddd
When I first started at my standing desk I was only able to stand for about 10 to 15 minutes and I was tired. Over the course of months I came to the point where I wanted and was able to stand eight hours, the whole work shift. Was wonderful. I actually think standing is better than sitting on the ground. But that's just my body not being comfortable sitting for a long time. The hours I sleep and lay in bed reading is the time that my Body is resting.
Thank you for sharing your insights! It makes sense and that's awesome you are able to stand for 8 hours straight! I think anything is better than having to sit in a regular office chair position. I just love the benefits that come with sitting on the floor b/c there's a lot more... getting up (squatting and such). I would say my main goal is to always be moving my body in all the different positions and directions that it was built to maneuver, and sitting in a chair all day is not that. HAHAHHAHA. I appreciate you watching!
I just LOVE this! I'm 48 and I need to work on my flexibility so I can be the limber, energetic 90 year old I want to be. I'm so tired of 'normal' furniture that isn't even comfortable. Thanks for the inspiration!
Yessssss that’s what I’m saying! I want to be 90 years old and still be moving and shaking, in a good way hahahah. Thanks for dropping by!!
I love this so much. I'm considering getting a sitting mat for college, because literally in society it's: sit in chair, walk a bit, sit in another chair. There might be biking a bit or gym time, but the need to be in a chair all the time is weird to me. Our hips are meant for more mobility than being in one position, yet most of our time is in a chair.
Yes girl this is so true! Then we wonder why when we get old we got no hips no more! Thanks for watching and yes get that sitting mat! Hahahaha
I've been doing furniture free living for a few years, too. I'm thinking of going back to chairs, if I'm honest, because sitting on the floor is really starting to hurt my ankles (they press into the ground when I sit). I also didn't foresee the problem of the dog snoozing in the space directly in front of my desk, when I need to use it. That's a non issue when the space in front of your desk has a chair on it. I'm also thinking of putting in, not a bed, but a stage about the size of a plywood sheet, with storage below it. This would be my new sleeping place at night. I want this because 1. I'm often at risk of being stepped on, while sleeping on the floor. and 2. I've had knee injuries in the past, and now am getting older. Either issue by itself is reason to consider occasional mobility issues, where a raised "bed" would be a lifesaver! That said, furniture free living has eliminated my back pain, improved some neglected muscles, as well as my posture (I keep my tv/computer screen at face level), and kept me limber. Overall I'm very glad I did this!
i apperciate you sharing your experiences! Definitely some things to consider, which you don't discover until you are actually in the midst of it! i did find that my ankles did not like it when i would put them in direct contact with the floor so I always have to use a cushion when sitting cross legged. Appreciate your thoughtful comment!!
Looking forward to an update on how you're liking the floor living.
For sure!! Thanks for watching Michelle!!
I have been sleeping on a shikibuton for over 2 years now. I use a tatami mat underneath. It has been the best thing ever.
That’s awesome! I think my next step is to add a tatami mat :)
I never saw a video of you before but just clicked and I want to say you come across as such a genuine, nice person! The way you talk about things in an enthousiastic but not youtube-extreme enthousiastic way is refreshing. Thanks for being yourself😊
This is a very kind thing for you to say, thanks so much for clicking and being here hehe :)
Just an idea, you can get tables that go from coffee table height to regular dinning table height and fold out from desk size to dinning size.
Thanks that’s good to know! I’ll see if it’s in the budget hahahahaha
@@natashatheresa it's an alternative if things don't work out or if your family or guest disagree or have issues with transitioning the dinning table in the future. idk if you made a dedicated video about your coach change but defo do that and if you ever do the kids beds or desks or whatever, do a video on that too!
In my old house I had a large enough kitchen that i actually had both a regular dining table and a lower one and it was nice. I def will look into the variable height ones! I try not to have people come over HAHAHAHAHAH jk. And yes I'll also do a couch video soon! :)
I'm so happy to see I'm not the only one doing this!!! You said every reason I had as well. I don't think I want to go back!
Same!! I think the only other thing I might consider is how I feel compared to like a standing desk hahahaha
I’ve been sleeping on the floor for several years now and I love it. I just spent $300 on a new desk chair and now I’m rethinking it 😢
Oh noooo! But yay for sleeping on the floor I wish I found it sooner but better late than never!!
As someone who grew up sleeping on the floor it was my dream to have a bed and since I had my own bed I can’t imagine ever having to sleep on the floor again
Thoughtworthy is a great YT channel . . . as is your channel and excellent content! As someone who lives simply, it is a joy to observe how you are finding the sweet spot of needing less and less furnishings and finding what suits your lifestyle. The way you are getting up from the floor and sitting back down is wonderful for your being. Ability to do that is considered a real bonus for me and my senior friends. Your future self will thank you. 😃 Olympic rings have my vote! I take any chance I get to hang from the playground bars. And no joke: you've got me seriously considering the same for my only table currently used as a "desk" for home office space. 🤔 Trying out new ideas is exciting; looking forward to your updates.
Thank you so much for your kind comment! It’s been a fun journey and has taken me to places I didn’t even know were a thing hahaha! The Olympic rings have been delivered, so I’ll be figuring out where to place them shortly ahhahaha! Playground bars really help so much!! Maybe you can find something cheap on marketplace too like a low coffee table if you wanna try that way first hahahaha. Thanks for being here!!
I love this! I got this adjustable floor chair that I love and have been looking for a good office chair for my desk but maybe I already have it and just need to lower my desk! Thank you for the video, really enjoyed it!❤
Oh that's soo cool! What kind of floor chair did you get? And thank YOU for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed!
@@natashatheresa It's a HOMCOM Convertible Flip Chair, Floor Lazy Sofa, Folding Upholstered Couch Bed with Adjustable Backrest. The fabric is rougher than I'd like but that is easily fixed by covering it with a soft blanket.
oh my goodness, I forgot about putting my feet behind my head. I used to do that as a kid too! Totally forgot about that. I used to do that backwards bend thing too. I think they call it a bridge, but I used to freak my granny out who said I was going to hurt myself. It never hurt. It was fun.
Yeah my son loves doing this lollllll! He does it regularly to maintain it. I’m working on getting it back…. We shall see lolllll
I've gone the other way with a standing desk (one of those sit/stand numbers) and it is really helping so far even with just a few minutes of standing during the day and gradually I am able to stand for longer without my back and hips locking up which is a good thing.
I love this! I want to actually try out a desk that goes from the floor to the standing... I will be posting a video later today with updates!
For a year now, I’ve been enjoying my desk on the floor. I have a adjustable floor seat. I’m loving Japanese style living. You got a new subscriber! I will check out your other videos as well.
Thank you so much!!! I am loving Japanese style living as well! I mean it’s one of the blue zones too right? They live so long and are so mobile in old age and I wanna be that hahahahha
Just fyi, try not to stay seated for too long with your legs crossed! Over time it shortens the muscles of the inner thigh and can lead to a change in weight distribution when standing, which can be painful for the feet (i learned this the hard way 😔)
Oh no sorry to hear that! Thank you though for sharing your concern I appreciate it! Yah I don’t stay cross legged very long, I’m alternating between like 6-8 diff positions every few minutes and also I do like to run and play on playgrounds hahahahahaha
I'm not one that usually comments on videos, but... This has been the most fun, useful videos I've seen in quite some time. Thank you for sharing your experience, keeping it short, humorous, and creative.
I loved the quirky video editing, side jokes and serious topic. Please do give us a long-term result of the experiment. Being too long at our desks is one of the modern plagues that haunts us and this is the first time I hear of this solution.
I am honored that you decided to comment on my video, thank you so much! And yes, I'm actually getting ready to release an update video, as I am trying out a floor to sit to standing desk and want to share my findings with you all :) I should have it posted by Monday at the latest.
Great video - I've been floor sleeping for about 3 and a half months now and such a positive improved sleep - and have been floor sitting and also got myself an affordable table to use as a floor desk/table - your body prompts you when to move - and you do change your position when floor sitting where as when sitting in chair for long periods you are limited to what change you can make - more standing is also good
Yesssss exactly, our body prompts us to move! Stay tuned bc I’m currently trying out a floor to standing desk hehe
Recently i have realized that i sit on office chairs for about 10 hours at least each day. So if i sit on the floor while WFH then i can at least be mindful of my posture as i know i will sit initially but lay at the end so while i lay, i take a little walk around.
That sounds like a good plan!!
I got rid of my couch 2 months ago and have been sleeping in the floor in my living room and i love it!! I will be getting my Japanese futon mattress soon and i also plan to lower my desk
Oh that’s so cool! Glad to hear you are enjoying floor living so far!
I randomly stumbled upon your video and really love the way you present yourself-- it's really authentic and refreshing!
I do have to say though, as someone who has a lot of back problems, many of my chiropractors have said that sitting cross legged on the floor actually isn't good for you because the pressure accumulates at the base of your spine/lower back and there's not as much blood flow going through your legs over long periods of time. I imagine moving around definitely helps but I hope no one in the comments gets dissuaded from a standard setup with a chair as well. Your setup honestly looks fun, and I would try it if I didn't have so many issues myself.
I truly appreciate your kind and thoughtful comment! You are right, for sure, if I were to sit cross legged for a prolonged period of time it would be no bueno. I definitely move around like every 1-2 minutes, even as I make this comment hahaha. It's crazy too b/c I have actually had a lot of back problems especially after I had my kiddos, luckily i lived next door to my chiro so I could visit him regularly throughout my 30s hahahaha.
But I felt like, perhaps there were other things I needed ot look into which could be the source of my back pain. Personally, for me, I started exploring barefoot shoes and over the course of a year, my knees, ankles, and my lower back all seemed to get stronger. my lingering back pain faded into distant memory when it had been a companion for decade. It made me think more intentionally about how i move my body and how everything is connected from my toes all the way up to my head. I could write a whol eessay about how little changes I've made over the years have produced the limber 40 year old you see in this video LOLLLLLLL. of course, results may vary and one thing doesn't work for all, but as I sit here on my newly acquired zafu cushion, with my legs stretched undearneath my desk, i can see how it's helping my posture. In a few moments I'll switch it up as well.
I realized that part of my issue was i was spending sooo much time sitting - i would drive for many hours each week for commutes and for church purposes, I'd sit at my office desk hours on end barely moving. I had to find ways to counteract this, and while I worked out regularly and lifted weights, it really wasnt' enough to undo my normal actions throughout each day. So that is why I started modifying how i do things, at least the things within my control.
I thank you for being here and for sharing your knowledge as well! Ideally, I want to be able to do a mix of floor sitting, sitting at a chair, AND standing. That would be ideal to just keep mixing it up hehehe!
@@natashatheresa Oo I've never explored barefoot shoes... thanks for sharing your experience! At the end of the day it seems like moving more is the way to go 🙂
@@ibunnysaur1 yah I think that’s just it, move more, however works best for you! Hehehe
I went with japanese futon a few years ago, at first it was okay, but im a heavier guy, I got too sore, and bought a foldable 4 inch topper to put my futon on top of, and its much more comfortable now. I went with this setup to make moving less of a hassle for me, Moving a box spring then the bed and the frame is no bueno for me.
Oh I’m glad you found a setup that works! And I agree, moving with box springs and beds, ugh. We did get rid of our box spring like 4 moves ago bc it just seemed like extraneous but if only I thought to get rid of the bed altogether back then lollllll
This just randomly showed up on my feed. Subscribed just based on this 6-minute video. Love your vibe! My partner and I are in the process of getting rid of our couch. He grew up in an Iranian village, so it’s back to basics for him. My western ass will have to adjust 🤣 This got me real excited about ✨floor life✨ and all its possibilities! Definite yes on the olympic rings btw!
Watch the next video bc I have the rings lolllll!
I LOLed when you said your western butt lol!! I also recently did do a video about getting rid of my couches feel free to check it out too!
At the start of lockdowns and working from home, I was using my coffee table as my desk. I loved it for all the reasons you mentioned. Then my coworkers started mentioning it in calls ("are you sitting on the floor??") and I felt so embarrassed that I got a 'normal' desk. Two workplaces later, I still have that regular desk and shoulder pain/slumping at 26. You're onto something here.
Awww yeah I’m realize that for so many areas of life, what everyone thinks normal is actually what is doing is more harm than good. Time
To get back on the floor; or maybe get a desk that allows to you be “normal” just for any zoom meetings lolllll
This share has given me SO much to think about! Thank you 🙏🏾 I’m due for a mattress and I think that mat is the one for me!
Oooo lots to think about! I’ll be doing an update video about my floor bed by July so stay tuned!
I am loving your videos! I’m so glad I learned of your channel through Gabe Bult. And you’re hilarious lol. Really enjoying your content and looking to incorporate better ways to improve my mobility as well. Great ideas here. Thank you!!
Thanks so much for your kind words glad you are here!!
Love this! I am about to redesign my desk. I already use a balance ball to sit on with a desk at 20" high to alternate with an office chair, but I'm digging the zafu meditation cushion height too. 💜
Thanks so much! Let me know what you end up deciding to do! The balance ball sounds great too!
I'm currently 26 and a bit afraid of aging as I have done nearly nothing all my life, but seeing you at 40 with kids and thriving with youth has really inspired me to keep on living ❤ I wish you and your family all the best!
You have plenty of time!! I really didn’t find myself til the last couple of years… when I was your age I really was still stuck in what others thought I should be doing with my life and feeling bad bc I wasn’t living up to their expectations so I felt like I wasn’t doing anything with my life…
but it’s only when I finally moved forward without fear of rejection or judgement from others… and also just reading lots of books and realizing there’s so much untapped potential I just need to harness… now I just do whatever feels best for me.
I wish you alllll the good vibes, yes keep living, keep exploring, keep trying, and you will find your way… I think half the adventure is in the not knowing!
Have you thought about trying a split ergonomic keyboard? I think it would help with your posture. Some of them have multiple positions that can adapt to the different ways you can sit on the floor!
I made myself a low desk before about two years ago-its aspecially long, so i have space for paperwork and Laptop and so that I can stretch my legs under it. :) I love it and will never go back to a common desk hight!
That's awesome! Yeah I think this works for now but now I have a better idea of what I would like for a more permanent solution and it would involve being able to put my legs under!! I appreciate you sharing!!!
@@natashatheresa
@@cybermücke for sure!!
My laptop is on a folding breakfast tray and I sleep on a egg tray bed topper on the ground. I don't have a pillow for my head. I do have a Japanese sofa chair thing that has a back that I coveted whenever I saw it in anime. It can lay flat or the back can come up in stages until it reaches that 90°. It's good when I use it with a hotdog pillow to wedge my lumbar.
I also don’t use a pillow bc I would wake up with a stiff neck whenever I did!
Thanks for sharing what works for you!
Love this. I've been sincerely considering the futon switch/lowering my furniture for a while but been a bit scared. I'm disabled and have issues with my back that occasionally flare up and make Existing difficult, so I get scared getting up and down. I think the main reason i haven't committed to giving it a shot is I'm way too scared of bugs and somehow got it in my head that if I just Elevate Myself From The Floor then somehow it will protect me? Even though bugs aren't even actually a big deal and any bug that could crawl onto my futon could also crawl onto my bed with .2% more determination.
Thanks so much for sharing and I'm sorry that you deal with back issues! I know there are lower bedframes that allow you to not be directly on the ground if that's a consideration, I think getting down lower than conventional bed height would help improve range of motion... but of course, consult doctors for your specific needs
If you decide you need a back they have little egg chairs that are super popular in classrooms that have backs that can come up for extra support. Cool idea!
Thank you!!!
Instantly subscribed. Loving your storytelling abilities ❤ keep going, beautiful!!!!
Awwww thank you so much for being here!!
SO glad this was recommended to me, I love your vibe! When I was a kid I had a book about a Japanese doll's house. It was part story, part instruction manual to build your own authentic Japanese house, and I've been obsessed with legless furniture and being on the floor ever since
Wow that sounds so cool! Thanks for sharing and I’m glad you found your way here! I’m totally obsessed with all things Japanese at this point lol
@@natashatheresa It's called 'Miss Happiness and Miss Flower' if you want to search for it! But apparently later editions do not contain the instructions, which is a bummer. It kickstarted my interest in Japanese culture for sure!
@@macsworld93 thanks for the book rec ♥️♥️
Wooooow! I was inspired by the use of the saw thingy. First time seeing one of your videos. I need to improve on my bravery in every way in my 40s.
I love this for you hahahaha! I only started using the saw thingy 2 years ago so… it’s never too late!!
Definitely, yes, get the Olympic Rings! You will use them, and add such fun tricks to your videos, so that we all can enjoy them too. Lol I can't believe you are 40! You look amazing! Keep up these changes that you are doing, it will keep you flexible and more mobile. It just makes sense! It really has me rethinking how I move throughout the day. Great video, Tasha! ❤
Hahahahaha I didn’t even think about the possibility of using them in my videos hahahahhaha. Great idea hahahahhaa!!
When you said you were 40, I forgot what the video is even about, What do you eat to look half your age?
Hahahahahahahahahhahahahahaha. Thank you thank you lollll
Exactly what I thought!!
@@brunscus yall is makin me blush LOL
My only concern would be that the legs you chose might put a dent into the wood below it if you ever put something on top that is too weighty. A rug might help, or some felt floor pads to go directly beneath the legs of the desk.
I do have rubber pad things for the legs, but I like being able to slide the desk around so I haven't put them on. I will definitely take into consideration your concern and make sure not to put things on the desk that are too heavy! Thanks so much!
yes, I hope this catches on. I need more inspo
I wonder!!! I guess we shall see hahaha
Woww this is so interesting, thank you for sharing! I’d love to get an update on how this goes in a few months and whether you stick with it. I’m only in my mid 20s but I want to keep my flexibility in mind so I can be more limber as I age…already seeing a lot of it go lol.
Check out my latest video where I got to try out a floor to standing desk! Also I’ll be releasing a floor bed update video by next week :) thanks for watching and that’s great that you are aware of the importance of mobility so you can stay flexing in your golden years hahahaha :)
YES, THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS! I was so curious if anyone else did this! You deserve more subs, you’re great!
Awww thank you so much for your kind words!!! This appears to be my first video that is popping off so I’ve gotten like 500 new subs so far and I want to throw up 😭🤣😅
Omg this is so validating because i just got a foldable desk with height adjustments ! Originally planned to use it for lying on the bed and i definitely still do it, but because the height is adjustable i find myself geting comfy on the floor with just some cushions and even on the desk as an added height to be a standing desk.
We love to hear it!! Yes before I got a floor desk I used to use an upside-down ikea bin on the floor and put it on the desk too to add more height for standing! Great minds!!
Keep up the good work Tasha I'm 49 & definitely creaking more than moving smoothly at the moment 😵 I think moving more is definitely the answer 😀
Awwwwwww well it’s not too late my love!!
Great video! I've been using floor desks for almost two years now, and I recently got an arm mount for my monitor, and it's been a game changer! I also noticed that your monitor isn’t directly aligned with your gaze, so I thought I’d suggest checking out an arm mount. It might make a big difference, not only for your neck but also more space on the desk!
@@Rad1ant. thank so much! Yah I have since upgraded my setup to be at eye level! I made a few update videos if you are interested, they are on the channel! Probably the next step will be to get an arm mount, my hubby has that and it does free up space! Thanks so much for watching!
I need to try this
Do it do it
I found some scrap wood and build a table for my pc workspace like 14 years ago. I dont kow anything about 'floor setup' or whatever, it just came naturally to me that I want to have a ridiculously low table so it dont feels like I sitting in school or in office.... And till today still on the same low table setup. Its 8'x3' dimension and a bit less than 1' height. I didnt used to have a chair for a long time, but recently bought a cheap office chair except I threw away the leg... I sleep on the floor as well, I think a bed frame is just waste of space overall. I did tried to make a foldable bed frame, the whole thing fold to the wall to get outta the way, but decide to just remove it after a couple years. Without frame, can just lay matress in any direction as see fit for the day....
We love this!! I love being able to rearrange my room super easily heheh!
This is a great video and I'm really happy you're enjoying the floor! I wish I could do the same. I used to have a floor desk, but the temperature and humidity are so cold here I was freezing. And it is expensive here to have mats or rugs, let alone a heated floor. But I hope in my future home I can have it like this!
Oh wow that's something I wouldn't have even realized could be an issue! I'm sorry to hear it's not working out where you currently live but hopefully in your future home like you said!
@@natashatheresa Thank you!! That's maybe why some japanese people have tatamis as flooring or use those cute tables with blankets, but I hope you don't have this problem (and buy the rings, please buy them and review them lol)
@@singlecloud I have bought and installed the rings, I just got done the video and will post it in a couple of hours hehe
I got a secondhand Ikea desk after that Thoughtworthy Co vid. I love this way of working. Though I will say that if you need hours of deep work I still find myself slouching in front of a computer. If I try and do the constant movement I distract myself from the work I have to do. Anyway, it's better than chairs 100%
Thank you for sharing!! Yeah I really enjoy thoughtworthy co’s content, it got me thinking so differently about how to move about my day!
Have you considered tatami floors, especially for under your futon? I heard it helps ventilate bottom of futon by keeping it cool during summer and warm in winter. I’ve been curious about trying.
Yes I actually did get tatami for under my futon and I love it! I’ll be talking about it when I do a floor bed update in a few weeks :)
I converted my desk to a floor desk during my teen Japan phase. It wasn’t my thing, but I totally get the appeal. I like sitting/lounging on the floor but not working so now I have an active sitting chair, it’s not cushioned but moves with shifting weight and such.
It’s strange because I just brought a desk, but now I prefer sitting on the floor as I find it much more comfortable and even miss it 😅
It be like that sometimes!!!
You'd love having a low Japanese style dining table! We used to have a table that we sat on the floor to eat at, and I loved it!
I did used to in my old house! I loved having the option to sit close to the floor for dinner, but in our new place we got a free dining set and have no couches so I’m debating whether to keep it for if we have guests so there’s still some regular seats around lol!!
Fantastic idea! Be a little uncomfortable to keep you moving and flexing around. I immediately put a plank on a laundry basket and am now sitting on the floor. Being uncomfortable, but at the same time happy with the knowlegde this is because I'm stiff and my body is now just not used to being flexible yet :-) Thanks for this!
It’s in the discomfort that we grow…. hahahahaaha. Thanks for watching!!
I’ve been thinking about this a lot because I have a lot of back pain but I get relief when I sit on the ground.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm maybe try it more often and see how it goes!!
you're 40???? you look like 27😭
Hahahahha thanks my love lol
Right?! She looks sooo young. I need your secrets XD
@@SmallcowLoL yall is making me blush LOL
@@SmallcowLoL it's just the camera LOLLLLL
No you look HEALTHY whatever you’re doing is working!
I have been sleeping on the floor since 2020 after I finally bought tatami !! I have never thought of floor leveled desk but this is amazing. I had tried the stand up desk but this is something I really need to try. Thank you for this novel idea.
I am so happy to see someone else also into sitting on the floor and sleeping on the floor !! 😢
Yes we gotta stick together apparently there’s a bunch of us out there, time to form an association ahhahaha! Thanks for being here and yeah let me know if you end up trying a floor desk!
I really want a low desk as well! It seems like such a good change
I am enjoying it! It’s definitely something to get used to but I already feel that my legs are stronger just bc of the reps from springing off from the ground lol!
it's so sweet that you'll give your son a bit of your earnings
It's so funny b/c I was like - sure, if I even make anything, but of course, this is the video that decides to pop off on my channel and get me remonetized, so thanks son, he knew something I didn't LOL! Thank YOU for watching!
You should get a Montessori Mat for your couch OR The Nugget Play Couch
I have not tried either, but would be down to when I move apartments soon, if I can convince my partner
Thanks for the ideas!!
I feel like a "Half way" move was removing the arms from my office chair. This allows me to have more movement and "weird" sitting positions without changing much from my set up.
But this is def making me think about the way I live day to day!
My son does that in his chair as well. He wants me to change his desk to floor though hahahahaa
@@natashatheresa We will see if I make the switch after moving to sleeping on the floor lolol
@@talicowart9577 ooooooOOOOOooooo
idk if the algorithm is reading my mind but i've been thinking about making a floor desk set up for the past week and now this video pops up
The stars have aligned for us to intersect in this way. Lollllll! But yeah definitely consider doing it!!
Love this lifestyle! All the best to you and keep us updated.
Thanks so much for being here!!
When I started uni I realized that sitting on a chair too long to study makes my tailbone hurt so I moved to sitting on a mattress and using those tables to eat food in bed as a table and it really helped with the back pain. I use those plastic chair forms with a back to lean against something or my back hunches over.
Thank you for sharing what has worked for you! I know there are some floor chairs that have a back to them. I will definitely pay attention to how my back is as I continue to work on the floor and may look into a floor chair with a backing if I find myself hunching over too much
@@natashatheresa You could always unscrew the legs from a dining room chair with a flat bottom. Instant floor chair, no money spent!
@@abigaillarion9365 oh whatttttttt smarrrrttttttt!!!!
Get the gym rings. I've had a set for years and Idk why everyone's first step in fitness is a giant mega gym thingy. I used to have a 3 room apt with space for a freestanding squat rack, but now I'm in a studio. I bought one of those Vevor folding pullup bars to hang my rings on and I'm very happy with this setup.
Thanks for sharing!! Check out my most recent video as I did get the rings hehehe! I’ll check out your recs as well!
I just realized I have this very desk(from Target)! When my daughter broke my bed years ago, I threw it out and slept on the floor for 2 years. It took about a month to get used to sleeping on my foldable futon cushion.
Question: what difference, if any do you see with sitting at your desk, versus the alternative of using a standing desk? Do you think you would get more tired standing? Would the circulation be the same?
With a standing desk you could use a desk treadmill or incorporate some other stretch, calisthenic, or exercise while standing.
Also, why did you choose this over, let's say a yoga ball or those low sitting chairs ( I think you sit on your forelegs?)
These are great questions! I’m actually doing a followup video so I can talk about most of these but, for reference my hubby has a standing desk and I used to do the standing too.. more of a makeshift version at my job. But I didn’t always remember to stand, same with my hubby hahahaha. So the default would still be office chair lol.
At my office job though (I work 2-3 hours there, 2-3x a week so not a lot), I do have a yoga ball which I like bc sometimes I cross my legs and balance on it hahahaha. I do still stand sometimes too but it’s a regular desk so I have to like make all kinds of adjustments which is annoying lolll
I think that’s cool to use a desk treadmill or something but $$$$ hahahaha.
I am active in every day life also, I like to play on the playground or run around with the kids, and do hikes.
When I’m sitting on the ground I do get up a lot as well.
I don’t know that I would want to sit on my forelegs all the time with one of those types of low chairs but I do also sit on my forelegs sometimes on the cushions.
But I’ll try to go more into depth with things in my next video that I’m making thanks so much!
Be closer to the ground? It's a neat idea. You can't fall.
That’s true too hahahahaha
I completely vibe with the sitting on the floor thing, and constantly adjusting your position! However, I do want to bring up something that is based just on my own experience. I've been sitting cross-legged pretzel-style most of my life, and even though it feels like the most natural and comfortable position to be in, over the course of my life it's led to some pelvic instability (probably because even though I often switch the leg that's "in front", I have a preference for one way). And that has caused back problems later in life. I'm now actively trying to address this issue, but it's not easy when I've spent 20 years conditioning my body to adjust a certain way! I'm not against sitting on the floor by any means, but I just think it's good to be aware that this kind of issue can also come up when doing it long-term. Anyway, looking forward to checking your other videos and what sort of experience you've had with these furniture adjustments!
I appreciate you sharing and I’m sorry that you encountered some pelvic instability! It’s def something to be aware of!
I tried to sleep with just a mattress on the floor for a while until I stopped. And this video reminded me of the last day I did, when a HUGE spider came crawling right at me from the floor onto the mattress, RUNNING towards me.
Oh nooooooooooooooooooooooooo
@@natashatheresa but you'll probably be fine. Maybe 😅
I haven’t seen any spiders yet knock on wood so hopefully I’ll be ok lollll
@@natashatheresa fingers crossed 😂
Another great thing about the floor mattress. I feel much more motivated to deep clean to keep bugs and stuff away
I have my desk on the floor intentionally. For a couple of years now. I do switch it up with a floor chair. Especially for zoom meetings. I don’t want to be wiggling in a meeting. But I really like it. I’m almost 40 and can still get up and down from the floor pretty smoothly.
That's awesome to hear! And that makes sense about not wanting to wiggle around during a meeting hahaha! Definitely things to consider! I'm glad to hear you've had a great experience with floor sitting and it's helping you as you age :)
The Olaf vanity is CUUUUTE 😆
Hahahahahaha tyyyyy
I ditched my desk and big office chair long ago😅 I thought I have to have them but always ended at the floor as in my childhood😂 Hubby just told why do keep they if you are not using them? So know when I rearranged the bedroom I sit on a carpet on the floor with 2 types of portable mini-desks for my notebook to choose and have a giant teddy-bear as a support for my back against a shelf (or just a giant pillow😅). I love it this way much better!
I love this! It's a prime example of just listening to your body and going with what comes most naturally hahhaha
Girl, you don’t look 40. That’s crazy!
Great job, keep going!
😅😅🙏🏽🙏🏽
There was this project of a standing desk that would go all the way down but sadly, i think they never shipped anything. I still want that.
Oh no! Is that the company i highlighted in the video or a diff one?
Oh wait I didn’t realize what video I was commenting on. In my newest video I highlight a floor to standing desk company… hopefully it’s not that one lol! Bc I want one lol
@@natashatheresa let me check :)
Same company. It looks as if they actually might be shipping now, despite the difficulty, but I'm not yet 100% sure. Maybe you should reach them and do a review for us?
@@EugeneBuvard I'll see what I can do!!
Just here to recommend the TOPSKY electric adjustable coffee table. I had my eyes on the Uppeal desk, then this 100.00 coffee table popped up and it's perfect. I am so happy with it. Also bought some Oeko-Tex floor cushions.
Oooo thanks so much!!!
Yes to rings!! I just got some!
awesome check out the next video after this, i did get them too :) yay for rings!!
amazing i also thought about go to sit on the ground after see it on toughtworthy, hope youll share ur experience in a later video!
Thanks! For sure the update video is already in the works hahahhaha
I really like the way you speak and made me enjoy the video more. Thanks!
Thank you!!
I have a floor desk and I'm actually thinking about buying a normal desk but this just convince me to not spend my money lol. Anyway thank you for this knowledge, for now I'll be glad that I have this desk and not needing to spend money to buy a different one