Seiza (正座, "proper sitting") was the Rokugani term for the traditional formal way of sitting in the Emerald Empire, with the knees folded beneath the body on a pillow.
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| - Seiza (正座, "proper sitting") was the Rokugani term for the traditional formal way of sitting in the Emerald Empire, with the knees folded beneath the body on a pillow.
- The development of the tatami mat in the Muromachi period (1336–1573) in addition to the strict laws of etiquette at the time saw the adoption of the sitting posture known today as seiza as the formal sitting position. However, by the end of the 20th century and the adoption of many westernized architectures such as chairs and hard wooden floors, the seiza position became uncommon and consequently many Japanese are now unaccustomed to sitting seiza
- To sit seiza-style, one first kneels on the floor, folding one's legs underneath one's thighs, while resting the buttocks on the heels. The ankles are turned outward as the tops of the feet are lowered so that, in a slight "V" shape, the tops of the feet are flat on the floor and big toes are overlapped, and the buttocks are finally lowered all the way down. Depending on the circumstances, the hands are folded modestly in the lap, or are placed palm down on the upper thighs with the fingers close together, or are placed on the floor next to the hips, with the knuckles rounded and touching the floor. The back is kept straight, though not unnaturally stiff. Traditionally, women sit with the knees together while men separate them slightly. Some martial arts, notably kendō, aikidō, and iaidō,
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| - To sit seiza-style, one first kneels on the floor, folding one's legs underneath one's thighs, while resting the buttocks on the heels. The ankles are turned outward as the tops of the feet are lowered so that, in a slight "V" shape, the tops of the feet are flat on the floor and big toes are overlapped, and the buttocks are finally lowered all the way down. Depending on the circumstances, the hands are folded modestly in the lap, or are placed palm down on the upper thighs with the fingers close together, or are placed on the floor next to the hips, with the knuckles rounded and touching the floor. The back is kept straight, though not unnaturally stiff. Traditionally, women sit with the knees together while men separate them slightly. Some martial arts, notably kendō, aikidō, and iaidō, may prescribe up to two fist widths of distance between the knees. Stepping into and out of seiza is mindfully performed. There are codified traditional methods of entering and exiting the sitting position depending on occasion and type of clothing worn.
- Seiza (正座, "proper sitting") was the Rokugani term for the traditional formal way of sitting in the Emerald Empire, with the knees folded beneath the body on a pillow.
- The development of the tatami mat in the Muromachi period (1336–1573) in addition to the strict laws of etiquette at the time saw the adoption of the sitting posture known today as seiza as the formal sitting position. However, by the end of the 20th century and the adoption of many westernized architectures such as chairs and hard wooden floors, the seiza position became uncommon and consequently many Japanese are now unaccustomed to sitting seiza Regardless, seiza is still an integral part of several traditional arts such as the Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy and Ikebana (flower arranging), in addition to several martial arts such as Karate, Aikido and Iaido.
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