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What is Tatehiza?
One-Knee Raised Sitting Tatehiza (立膝) is a traditional Japanese sitting posture in which one knee is raised while the other leg is folded flat beneath the body. The name literally[…]
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Kneeling with Side Lean Hakanza (破間座) refers to a relaxed kneeling position where the practitioner leans slightly to one side, often with one hip resting on the floor and the[…]
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Peaceful Sitting Position Anza (安座) literally means “peaceful sitting.” It refers to a relaxed cross-legged position. The back remains straight, hands typically rest on the knees or in the lap,[…]
Read moreWhat is Hanza?
Half-Sitting Position Hanza (半座) is a transitional Japanese sitting posture where one knee is raised while the other leg remains folded beneath the body. Often called the “half-sitting” position, it[…]
Read moreWhat is Kiza?
Kiza (跪座) is a traditional Japanese kneeling position where the person sits on their heels like in Seiza but with the toes flexed under the feet, keeping the heels slightly[…]
Read moreWhat is Wariza?
Split Sitting Wariza (割座) is a traditional Japanese sitting position where the knees are bent and splayed outward, with the buttocks resting on the floor between the heels. Unlike Seiza,[…]
Read moreWhat is Yokozuwari?
Sideways Sitting Yokozuwari (横座り) is a traditional Japanese sitting position where both legs are folded to one side of the body. Often seen in kimono etiquette or classical Japanese arts,[…]
Read moreWhat is Agura?
Cross-Legged Sitting Agura (胡座) refers to sitting cross-legged with both knees bent and feet tucked in front. In everyday Japan, this position is commonly associated with informal relaxation, typically practiced[…]
Read moreWhat is Seiza?
The Traditional Kneeling Position Seiza (正座) is the traditional Japanese kneeling posture, where one sits with their knees together, legs folded underneath, and buttocks resting on the heels. Literally meaning[…]
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