Seated bows Seiza Seiza is a seated position peculiar to Japan. Spine straight, ki concentrated in the seika tanden, shoulders and rib cage relaxed, the hands are high on the thighs with neither fingers nor elbows apart. The big toes overlap. The eyes are naturally open. The jaw is closed but not tight, the tongue is on the palate.
Breathing is calm, long and deep.
Ki is distributed equally in all directions. Stretch out the feet and cross the big toes. The weight comes down on the heels and finally sit between the heels. The right foot comes forward at the level of the left foot. Rise up calmly without bending in every direction.