moderate Z-sit · mermaid
Side-sitting
Both legs folded to one side: a cosy option for conversation or play, with a hand or cushion for support. Switch sides if comfortable; perfect symmetry is not an entrance requirement.
Before you settle in: keep a stable way back up within reach. A hand, cushion, or chair is useful equipment. Stop or change position for pain, tingling, or numbness. Plan your return trip →
What it asks of you
- External rotation in the front hip, internal rotation in the back hip
- Some rotation through the spine
Find your version
- 1 Let the whole pelvis settle; don't perch on one buttock
- 2 Keep the ribs stacked over the hips rather than collapsing sideways
- 3 Deliberately switch to the other side every few minutes
- 4 Use a hand or cushion to level the low hip
Things to do here
- Lounging
- Floor play with kids
- Casual conversation
- Transitioning between positions
Props that help
- Cushion under the low hip
- Bolster to lean into