As we start sitting longer, pain and other unpleasant sensations such as numbness, tingling, and itching appear. Our bodies aren’t used to staying still. When we’re fairly stationary in daily life, we still move and fidget. Even when sleeping, we constantly change positions to stay comfortable. The good news is it gets easier to sit still over time. The better news is that eventually you won’t have any physical discomfort at all. In fact, sitting still becomes so deliciously pleasant that it takes an act of will to move. But getting accustomed to true stillness takes time and practice.
