Why People in Japan Sit on the Floor to Eat

Cross legged position or Sukhasana is one pose that has health benefits for your entire body. Constant bending of the knees, ankles and hip joint helps keep them flexible and free of diseases. With flexibility comes better lubrication between the joints making it much easier to sit on the floor.  It helps keep your joints supple, flexible and less prone to injuries and degenerative diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis.