Ever tried to sit cross-legged and found it a lot more challenging than you did as a kid? That’s because, after decades of being less active and sitting all day, both your hips and knees become ...

We all sit cross-legged at some point, whether while eating on the floor, chatting with friends, or simply curling up in a chair. It feels casual and comforting. However, science suggests that this ...

(The Conversation) – Are you sitting comfortably? Just pause for a moment and without adjusting, notice your posture. What are your legs doing? Are they crossed? And are you a right or left crosser?

That comfortable cross-legged position you unconsciously slip into during meetings, while watching television, or working at your desk might feel natural and relaxed, but beneath the surface, it’s ...

An age-old Indian tradition of eating while sitting on the floor offers surprising health advantages, particularly for joint well-being. Unlike chair sitting, it enhances flexibility in hips, knees, ...

If you were to ask me to sit at my desk with my feet flat on the floor for an entire workday, I simply could not. And neither could a lot of people, I would assume. In fact, I’ve quickly learned from ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (The Conversation) – Are you sitting ...