Woman Sitting On Floor Cross Legged

For part 2 on squatting click here sitting cross legged on the floor is common in many cultures around the world and has become popular in some segments of modern western societies.

Woman sitting on floor cross legged.

Sitting cross legged is a habit one often acquires during childhood and in many traditional homes it is still the preferred position during mealtimes. Many people are most comfortable sitting with one leg crossed over the other. This druze woman who i met in israel has sat cross legged all her life. This is the first post in our multi part series on floor sitting.

Any image that shows someone sitting in meditation is by and large in cross legged position padmasana or sukhasana. This is not without reason. Prior to the edo period there were no standard postures for sitting on the floor. You tend to clench when you re weak.

But they tend to be more common in older women. One reason for tight pelvic floor muscles is weakness. Sitting cross legged position on floor is based on fundamental. Many women choose to sit this way while doing certain household chores or when they want to relax.

You can sit cross legged as long as it feels comfortable. A strong muscle is more able to properly relax and then contract. Try sitting with both feet on the floor or elevated on a stool. Sitting cross legged on the floor or on a mat is one of the most preferred sitting postures for practising pranayama and meditation.