These days, when you eat while sitting with your family, most of them will be eating either at the dining table or in front of the television. But in earlier times, long before tables and chairs were in use, people ate comfortably on the ground. In many parts of Asia, and especially in India, it is more of a traditional practice than a common practice. If you thought that a sofa or a dining table is a better place to sit comfortably and eat, then you are mistaken. Below are some important reasons why you should eat while sitting on the floor.
helps to digest food
Sitting on the floor, with legs crossed, which is called sukhasana in yoga, helps in improving our digestion process. Place your plate on the ground and to eat, move your body slightly forward and sit back straight. By doing this repeatedly, the stomach muscles get activated, which increases the secretion of stomach acid and helps in digestion.
helps in reducing weight
The movement of the body increases by sitting up. Instead of sitting on a chair, lay on a mat, cross your legs and keep your back straight. If you want to reduce obesity, then eat such food regularly. It also helps in reducing fatigue and weakness of the body.
increases blood circulation
The cross legged position enhances blood circulation in our body. It keeps the heart healthy. In Sukhasana, the flow of blood is evenly distributed throughout the body.
position will improve
Like all other yoga asanas, sitting in Sukhasana helps you maintain a good position and gives you relief from muscle and joint pain. It keeps your back straight and gives strength to your legs.
relaxes mind and body
Padmasana and Sukhasana are ideal asanas for meditation and are of great benefit in relieving stress from the mind.