Is it healthy to sit on floor like Japanese?

Is it healthy to sit on floor like Japanese?

This article explores the benefits and risks of sitting on the floor, as well as how to do it properly and make it more comfortable. Sitting on the floor is a practice that comes from many different cultures, including Japan, and has several health benefits such as improved posture, increased circulation throughout one's body, improved digestion, strengthened core muscles, increased flexibility in hips & ankles, improved focus & concentration due its calming effect. There are risks associated with this practice if not done properly or too often without taking breaks or stretching out afterwards. Tips are given for how to sit properly on the floor and make it more comfortable. Additionally, other ways of sitting on the floor besides seiza are discussed with their own unique set of health benefits. Overall, when done correctly this ancient practice offers numerous physical & mental health benefits.