What is seiza?

Seiza is a Japanese traditional floor sitting style, sitting down with both legs set at about a 180-degree angle and both femurs on both lower legs. How does sitting in Japanese Seiza help?

What is the Japanese seiza pose?

How Japan came to formalise the Seiza Pose: Seiza is the formal way of sitting down based on ancient Japanese standards. In Japanese, Seiza aptly translates into “sitting with a correct posture”. That comes with neatly folded legs and an erect spine.

What are the benefits of seiza positions?

There are also ergonomic benefits that one may reap from sitting in a Seiza positions. First of all, Seiza helps in maintaining good posture. Individuals who struggle with bad posture may opt to practice sitting in Seiza immediately. Sitting in an upright position also improves the blood circulation in the body.

Is there a more comfortable alternative to seiza?

A more comfortable alternative to Seiza is Agura, which is the act of sitting down cross-legged. The Japanese viewed this as informal, but this type of sitting is allowed for certain situations.