Eating is Sukhasan with hands-

In India everything from the West is considered best, we have forgotten our roots in eating in sukhasan ( sitting cross-legged position) Even talking in our native language is considered inferior by city folks. a couple of years before I used to work at Tata Motors, the team leader scolded me and called me ill-mannered, why because I was working on a desktop sitting on a chair in Sukhasana cross position. If a person sits down in malasan , the squatting position is a perfect natural sitting position for the human body. I beg you have seen people from many parts of the East world casually sitting in this manner and taking a dump unfortunately, many city folks, with financial privileges and a sedentary  lifestyle, have lost this basic and natural mobility that we were born with as a baby and it’s not uncommon for city folks to associate this with cheap way & such an unclassy way to sit like that. I am sorry to break it down to you, but if someday you find yourself judging people on the road, resting in Malasan & minding their business, then please remember they have better hip and ankle mobility, good digestion, great posture and spine health with no backaches.

Similarly, sitting in the Sukhasana cross-leg position aids in the proper functioning of digestive organs, promotes flexibility in the hip, knee and ankles, and encourages a straight spine, which can help prevent slouching and balance the body's energy. For kids, we are using walkers and not teaching kids to sit on the floor in Sukhasana, which is making kids' pelvic muscles, weak many rely on the walkers for support rather than developing the strength on coordination needed for crawling and walking.

Eating with hands, a practice common in Indian culture offers several advantages that extend beyond tradition and cultural significance:

1. Enhanced Digestion: The tactile sensation of food can prepare the stomach for digestion by stimulating the release of digestive enzymes and juices. This can improve overall digestive efficiency.

2. Mindful Eating: Eating with hands encourages mindfulness. Direct contact with food makes you more aware of textures, temperatures, and portion sizes, promoting a more deliberate and enjoyable eating experience.

3. Natural Portion Control: Eating with hands often leads to slower eating, allowing time for the body to signal fullness and thereby reducing the likelihood of overeating.

4. Cultural Connection: In Indian cultures where eating with hands is traditional, this practice fosters a sense of cultural identity and continuity, connecting individuals with their heritage and community.

5. Hygiene Awareness: When you eat with your hands, you're more likely to wash them thoroughly before meals, which can promote better hygiene practices & We get fewer toxins from dishwashing bars.

Paritosh Jain