Overcoming Challenges
to Natural Sitting

Integrating Mind/Body
Awareness with Interior Design

Sacred Space: Sitting at floor level brings us down to earth like the cultures which bring us these customs. With natural sitting we can connect with breath and access deeper realms. Keeping a corner or room set up in this way provides a constant reminder of our committment to staying in touch with the sacred.

Stretching: These props not only aid in yoga practice, but can be used as simple furniture. When a room or house is designed with floor furniture, a yoga stretch or restorative pose can be practiced randomly throughout the day whenever the need arises to keep you in a calm, creative space, alleviating repetitive stress, back pain from chairs, and being stuck in one static position.

Simplify: This ancient approach to furniture is finding a place in modern homes, offices and studios. It is not only fun, ergonomic and interactive--it allows living in a small space with less clutter and more comfort.

Stress Reduction: Natural sitting aligns the spine and deepens breathing which induces the Relaxation Response. Stretching and meditation practice help us find inner peace and deal with life's challenges.

Slowing Down:
When we allow room and time for inner travel we say yes to life, putting aside a frantic pace for a life well lived.