People in English-speaking countries call sitting on the floor "Indian style", although some people call it "Turkish style" and so on. It is called "two styles" in Korea-named after the traditional ruling class. In Japan, the formal sitting posture is kneeling, that is, the knees are on the ground and the hips are attached to the heels.
Sitting cross-legged in yoga is called "simple sitting" or "lotus sitting"-this sitting posture can stretch muscles, improve posture and bring peace of mind. Some people say that sitting like this helps digestion when eating.
These cross-legged, squatting or kneeling postures can stretch the hip bones, legs, pelvis and spine, which helps to improve the flexibility and athletic ability of the body. Given that modern people spend more and more time sitting, should we leave our chairs and sit on the ground for the sake of health?
Is it better to sit on the ground or sit on the ground?
Urban legends and clinical evidence show that different sitting positions bring different pressures to various parts of the body. Sitting in a posture for too long usually affects the lower back, that is, the waist, and also affects the mobility of the pelvis. Therefore, it is best to use the correct auxiliary support equipment. If you sit for a long time, you should always change your posture.
There is a lot of research on chair sitting posture and ergonomics. However, there is little scientific research on sitting on the floor.
Nevertheless, some experts believe that sitting on the ground does have its advantages, which helps to keep the spine naturally bent and improve posture. Chairs, especially the oversized living room furniture nowadays, are filled with fillers, which makes people lazy. Sitting on the floor can force you to keep your body upright.
However, a study published on 20 12 in Korea shows that sitting on the floor affects the curve of lumbar spine more than sitting in a chair, which is easy to aggravate low back pain.
20 16 A study conducted by researchers at Vidya Sage University in Vidya City found that sitting cross-legged on the ground is less harmful than other sitting postures. In fact, a study in 2009 found that squatting and riding a bike would be the high-risk causes of knee arthritis.
Although there is still a lack of high-quality scientific evidence to prove the benefits of sitting on the ground, its popularity is increasing, especially among people with a minimalist lifestyle or no furniture.
So what is the best sitting posture? Although the comfortable sitting posture may vary from person to person, the key to a good sitting posture is to exercise frequently and change posture. It can be a simple change, such as moving left and right in the chair, or standing up and stretching every once in a while. Just feel your body and it will tell you what it needs.