When you take a class at the CommonWealth School of Herbal Medicine, like as not, you’ll sit on the floor. Oh, don’t worry, we have a table and even a “comfy chair” if you’re feeling squishy. But in general, we much prefer to have a seat on a cushion on the floor. Why? Like most of what we do, because it’s better for your body!

Most of us spend many hours every day sitting in chairs. Additionally, most of us learned that to show attentiveness in class, you must sit very still. These two behaviors might make for a quiet, non-disruptive classroom, but not for a happy body.