- Encourages natural stability. Without the support of a chair,
floor sitting forces you to engage your core for stabilisation.
- Less hip tension. Prolonged chair sitting can make your hips
tight and stiff. But when you sit on the floor, you can easily
stretch your hip flexors.
- Increased flexibility. Seated positions allow you to stretch
your lower body muscles.
- Increased mobility (i.e moving freely and easily). As you
actively stretch certain muscles, your mobility will improve
- More muscle activity. Some postures, like kneeling and
squatting, are “active rest” positions. They require more muscle
activity than sitting in a chair.
Medically reviewed by Cynthia Taylor Chavoustie, MPAS, PA-C
— By Kirsten Nunez on June 25, 2020 | Original article on
healthline.com