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Exercises to help you sit cross-legged The most important thing is to reduce your time sitting in chairs, says Allen. Where possible, see if you can get up or at least change your seated position ...

It comes up in almost every class, so here's how to make the position work for you.

The benefits of sitting in cross-legged pose. First, the good news. There’s a reason why we’re naturally drawn to sit cross-legged. It’s not only comfortable, but it also provides your hips ...

We’re not saying that you should never sit cross-legged, but as a general rule, try to sit with your feet flat on the ground or on a footrest and your knees bent at an angle of no less than 90 ...

Sitting cross-legged is a common habit, whether you’re working from home, meditating, or lounging on the couch. But with more people adopting this posture for hours during remote work, concerns ...

The longer and more often you sit cross-legged, the more likely it is that you’ll have long-term changes in the muscle lengths and bone arrangements in your pelvis.