When we sit cross-legged on the floor to eat, we are already in a yoga pose like ‘Sukhasna’ or ‘Half-Padmasna’ which aids in digestion. Here are a few other health benefits of sitting on the floor while eating. Tap to read!
Improves Posture
Eating while sitting on the floor helps improve posture by correcting spinal alignment, reducing back pain, and increasing flexibility.
Healthy Joints
Sitting on the floor keeps joints healthy by increasing mobility, reducing stiffness, strengthening muscles, and more.
Aids Digestion
The back-and-forth movement while eating on the floor increases blood flow to digestive organs and stimulates digestive juices, aiding in digestion.
Weight Management
Eating on the floor helps in weight loss by increasing physical activity through sitting down and getting up, while improved digestion and mindful eating also contribute.
Promotes Healthy Heart Circulation
Improved posture from sitting down on the floor reduces stress on the heart, and a straighter spine helps regulate blood flow throughout the body.
Increases Flexibility
Increased joint mobility, improved posture due to spinal alignment, and the stretching of knees and joints help restore flexibility.
Information Credits
This information is sourced from a trusted health website, HealthSite. Eating and Sitting on the floor is an ancient Indian tradition followed for centuries.