I don’t do yoga, and don’t have the time and energy to commit to learning it any time soon. However, posture is important to me, not least because I often have back pain and stiffness. In addition, we may be moving house soon, and so I am anticipating having less furniture in the living room! As a result, I am interested in learning to sit ergonomically (and comfortably) on the floor.
I’m amazingly inflexible and the lotus position, which is supposed to be very comfortable, has always eluded me. I can do half-lotus for a while, but my knees don’t go down very far and it gets uncomfortable quickly. I’ve started practising again, though. To that end I found a great site with detailed instructions and exercises here. So, fingers crossed that my legs will cross with some practice 
Secondly, I discovered seiza posture, which is akin to kneeling. This also isn’t comfortable for me for very long, but perhaps it will get better with practice. I’d also like to try making one of these stools. They look very comfortable.
Even though I have no plans to study yoga as a spiritual practice, sitting and posture is nevertheless a spiritual consideration. It affects how I think and feel, the health of my body (an issue of stewardship), and how we arrange the living spaces of our home. Do you have any helpful hints or advice?
