About ten years ago I learned about becoming more floor-centric to keep strong. I thought about it for a long time, but just never did anything until about five years ago when I bought some floor seats (they are like cushions that have a back to them). I used them for a while but not really often until I read again about the benefits of sitting on the floor and (insert gasp here!) sleeping on the floor. I bought an inexpensive futon from Amazon to begin what I thought would be a short experiment. And I have been sleeping on the floor ever since. It did take me well over a week to adjust and I did need to add a foam pad underneath, but I absolutely love sleeping on the floor and try to sit on the floor for at least part of the day. It has definitely helped my hips and spine. I am totally with you on trying new things and staying as strong as possible as long as possible. Flexible bodies and flexible minds. I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for posting it. Barbara

@MostlyMindful

6 күн бұрын

Hi Barbara, thank you for taking the time to respond in such detail! So glad you enjoyed the video. We are always thrilled to hear of other people enjoying furniture free living. It's so inspiring to hear when someone just does a thing even if it sounds slightly crazy 😬 We have also experienced countless benefits from moving to the floor so we're with you on that too! On the floor for the foreseeable for sure!

Nearing eighty here. Stumbled upon your video. Gave it a try for a nap and was was suprised that I slept well. Brought me back to childhood days of tent camping. Will try it out again tonight. Wonder if it will long term help with balance.

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

Wow! This is incredible! Well done for trying it out. We also loved the idea of "camping" at home. It will definitely help with balance. Each time you get up off the floor, you fire and strengthen different muscles. You've just inspired another video. We'll post one about improving balance tips soon!

@meme-et7tb

2 ай бұрын

@@MostlyMindful Thanks for you reply!

@ShinySilverBunny

13 күн бұрын

Get a Vibration Plate for lymphatic drainage and balance training. 10min on the lowest setting just standing gets me multiple bathroom trips and flushed excessive fluid retention.. at the same I just got rid of my futon couch frame and using the pad as a floor pad. Moroccan/Indian style is great

@MostlyMindful

10 күн бұрын

@@ShinySilverBunny Also love Moroccan/Indian style. Often very colorful and always practical!

Great stuff , started sleeping on the floor earlier this year at 51 and have found it very beneficial. Modern life is a bit too comfortable so a little bit of resistance does you good

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Very much agree that modern life is too comfortable and that we must build in some inconveniences. We talk about that very thing in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rJWTxrVulpncaJM.htmlsi=YlebA9l-1G0RLyrb You might find it interesting 🤩

It's wonderful to meet like-minded individuals! I also embrace a furniture-free lifestyle, owning only two chairs for guests. I sleep on the floor, engage in callisthenics, running, cycling, and prefer walking in barefoot shoes. The health advantages are evident: sitting on the floor enhances flexibility, and a nutritious diet contributes to a robust, healthy, and prolonged life, as much as one's DNA allows. I'm eagerly anticipating your next video!

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment! We are amazed at the amount of people who are either already doing this or are interested in it. I am also a big barefoot shoes fan. Sadly, Vibrams are no longer being imported into our country so I will have to look for an alternative soon. Some viewers have asked about how we exercise and what we eat, so those videos will be next 🤩

I used to live like this in Japan and it was great! I moved back to the States and slipped back into the western lifestyle. Not sure how I feel about that, but getting up and down off the floor without moaning and groaning is definitely a good thing.

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

Yup, we're all for not groaning and moaning like a couple of old fogies whenever we get up or sit down. Ha ha. We also went from furniture-free back to furniture for a while, and now that we're back to no furniture again we're SO much happier! 😁

Yall are so cute!! I just subscribed, everything you both said aligned with my beliefs. Thanks for sharing your unconventional lifestyle.

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

Why, thank ya! So happy you found your way here. Welcome x 🤩

I love my bed but I do understand the benefits of grounding. You have a beautiful view from the room with the bed in it.

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

I hear you! Sporty here - I still miss the cozy and comfyness of the big bed, but I much more appreciate how my body feels now that I have been sleeping on the floor again for a couple of months. And yes, we are so blessed to have a view of that mountain.

Great content!

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😀

Love this :)

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

It can prevent you also from Falling out of bed ... ( your already on the floor

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

That's such a good point, didn't even think of that. Thank you for pointing that out x

Great job ladies! Im 60 and concidering the same, i was thinking about a futon, but was amazed that your comfortable with the camping mattresses, which is a much more frugal option! Your new subscriber from Israel

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

Hello over there in Israel! Welcome 😉 Yes, we were also surprised, thinking it might be too hard. We tried a futon but have found these much more comfortable and easier to move around. One thing to remember is that if you don't have a rug or a carpet on the floor, consider getting one of lifting the mattress off the surface with a low wooden frame. It could be made out of palettes if you're looking for a cheaper option. You could also use a futon base. This stops the mattress from getting damp and/or moldy.

I'm 67 and sleep on the floor , just a fouton

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

Amazing! Such an inspiration! We tried a futon some time back but it got really lumpy as time went on 🤣

@brendasnow8255

2 ай бұрын

A futon is a mattress, folks.

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

@@brendasnow8255 Not sure what you mean? 😉 A futon is a Japanese sleeping mat without springs or base.

@brendasnow8255

2 ай бұрын

@@MostlyMindful I know what it is. My son had one when he was 21, and my SIL had one on a wood frame for awhile, so we slept on it.

Sehr inspirierend! Mein Abo habt ihr. Gerne mehr zu eurer Lebensweise! Liebe Grüsse aus Deutschland

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

Ich glaube dies ist die erste deutsche Nachricht, die wir erhalten haben! (Sporty ist von deutschen Eltern in Süd Afrika geboren!) Willkommen und wenn Dir dieses Video gefallen hat, werden Dir sicher auch unsere vergangenen und zukünftigen Videos gefallen!

That would solve my problem of tiny studio living, currently I am trying to figure out how to build a Murphy bed😀

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

It would indeed! If you keep the bedding simple, then you can either re-fashion it into a floor sofa or roll up the camping mattress and put it away for the day! Let us know what you do x

No, thank you, and I’m 83, and can get up off the floor easily, without going to any extremes like this.

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

83! And getting up off the floor easily! That is incredible. Well, then you are absolutely right. You really don't need to do this. We find it easier to keep in shape this way and it also works with our minimalist, nomadic lifestyle.

Love this. Instant follow. I’m completely decluttering my home and going tiny. My physical trainer friend and his doctor wife have had no lounge furniture for years! What do you do for work? What exercise routine do you have? What diet do you have?

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! We love hearing about when someone declutters. Good for you! The benefits are uncountable and surprising 🤩 We have been considering making videos about the very things you have asked about. In short, we have laptop desks that allow us to sit on the floor and work. For exercise, we alternate between yoga, running, and walking, and we follow a plant-based diet. At the moment, it is low-ish carb as well.

@Kiwiwanderer

2 ай бұрын

@@MostlyMindful I’m impressed and you are inspiring. Thank you I would appreciate more videos on your daily diet, daily exercise etc.

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Well, then, we have our work cut out for us! 🙏🏼

@Kiwiwanderer

2 ай бұрын

@@MostlyMindful haha yes ! A demanding new fan from New Zealand 🇳🇿!

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

Ha ha ha, brilliant! Demanding will help us do good work! We very much appreciate your input. ❤️

I wish I could sleep on the floor but my current house has a dirt crawl space and in Canada that means that the floor is incredibly cold in the winter. In the past I did enjoy sleeping on the floor in our previous home.

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

Ouch! We lived in Toronto for a couple of years many moons ago and I definitely wouldn't want to sleep on the floor there!😅

What kind of mattresses do you have? 😊.

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

They are run-of-the-mill camping mattresses, there are some decent ones on Amazon. The roll-up kind.

I feel the opposite. I think the hard surface is not good for your joints. The way your legs are positioned is bad for the hips. Maybe if you were younger but not in your older age like you are. I don’t see the point.

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks so much for your comment. We have felt significant benefits from sleeping on the floor. Our spines are better aligned which in turn has helped our joint pain. The fact that we get up off the floor and down again multiple times a day is great exercise for the hip joints, hamstrings, and quads and has made us that much stronger in the lower body. That said, it may not be for everyone and if you are struggling with back or joint pain, please do consult a physician before you try this.

@ivat957

2 ай бұрын

I'm 69 and been sleeping on the floor for nearly a year. Not even on a mattress, just in a sleeping bag on a rug. I feel the hard surface IS good for my joints. I used to get aches and pains sleeping in the bed. One thing I do, though, is to have a small camping pillow between my knees, and, as a side sleeper, I feel as if this aligns my knees well. I'm not sure why I feel more comfortable on the floor; but I think it may be that the lack of give rests the muscles, which have to work hard opposing the give in a mattress.

@MostlyMindful

2 ай бұрын

@@ivat957 Goodness! That is a super interesting point of view! I've never thought of it in terms of what the muscles are doing. Sleeping bag on the floor is my next goal!