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Originally Posted by Mark Lapierre  I'm the same. Half-lotus for me until my flexibility improves. I've been told that it's the most solid seated position. But then I've also heard the same about the way the Japanese sit with their feet and legs tucked under them. That position also hurts after a while  |
I just sit cross-legged on my chair. The seat of the chair is short enough that I can sit on it without running into the arms. That keeps my back straight, and keeps me from leaning in to peer at my monitor. (It also provides a convenient spot for my wireless keyboard.)
My little sister kneels on her computer chair in the Japanese style. She sits the same way in the car, making her the only person who can comfortably sit in the backseat of my sports car. I mentioned this thread to her, and she was delighted to learn that she can do something that grown-ups can't. (She sits at the computer in this manner for hours on end.) So I think it's a matter of practice - she's been sitting that way for a decade, and it's easy for her. You haven't sat that way for a while, so it's hard for you.