WHY I SLEEP ON THE FLOOR | Japanese Futons

I've been sleeping on the floor for two years now. In this video, I discuss some of the benefits I have found as well as talk more about traditional Japanese futons (or shikibutons) and how they compare with a conventional mattress. The benefits go far beyond minimalism!

Disclaimer: This video is for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute or replace medical advice. All opinions expressed are my own.

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[mycookingdiary.]

The only reason why I love sleeping on the floor is I'm not worried about: "is there any ghost under my bed?" 😢

[cynthiahawkins]

Hubby and I have had our beds on the floor for over ten years now. He has a futon; so do I. We snuggle in at night, and are totally cozy and comfortable. We are both 70+. Which is great, since we don't care a gnat's pecker... if people think we're crazy. We are healthy, happy, and well rested... every night!

[silverssonyoutube]

I've been sleeping on the floor now for 1 year . I suffered from horrific sciatica and was paralyzed for over 3 months which made me go from the bed to the floor . I just throw 2 blankets on the floor and another blanket to keep over me that's it . I wake up without pain now and it had corrected my posture and spine. But yeah I need to get something a little better maybe like a yoga mat. I hate sleeping on anything soft now . It has to be rock hard and flat as possible.

[kayavrse]

Oh, I just sleep on the floor because it’s close to the outlet

[andrean]

The pressure on your tissues, muscles, and blood vessels makes absolutely no sense. If you lay on a futon or mattress you still are laying on tissues, muscles, and blood vessels since they cover the skeletal system.

[johnnykaldani]

The last timeI slept on the floor I woke up with a terrible hangover.

[johnmoldavite]

Sleeping on the floor has so many benefits, including for; infants, movement patterns & even the climate. Babies have a deeper connection with their parents when they co-sleep & the bed at 4:02 wouldn't have a falling hazard. Also babies seem to develop more competent movement skills when they are on the ground with their parents sitting on the ground with them. In the Blue Zone Okinawa, the furniture is traditionally very low, and their population of centenarians has the highest mobility of all the worlds' centenarians. Floor sleeping also reduces the desire for huge houses, as rooms become more multi-functional. This reduces urban sprawl & commuter pollution.

[pixiesnow]

I love sleeping on the floor. When I moved into my first apartment after college, I couldn't afford a bed, so I slept on the floor for a couple of years. Then, I bought a $1, 000 bed (and a pillow-top mattress) and slept in it one night. I gave it away a week later. That was 6 years ago and no more beds. 😁

[zazarays]

i just shoveled some dirt into the corner of my room to sleep on. Much more natural

[christy-anne-jones]

Since moving into our new apartment in Tokyo, I've been sleeping exclusively on a futon and I was so surprised at how comfortable it is! I think I still prefer a bed, but it's certainly a wonderful option (especially for those with back/neck pain)

[jessicaaudate]

I went to the website. $427.00! I think I will buy a sleeping bag.

[alexandraf]

During my first semester at university I had to wait two weeks before buying a mattress, so what I did was take my yoga mat, put it on the floor and sleep on it. I quickly realized how comfortable it actually is!
When I have laundry to fold, I put it on my bed and sometimes I prefer to procrastinate the folding so I take out the yoga mat and sleep on the floor again lol

[BAKERbalafas]

Two weeks before my furniture got shipped to my apartment I was sleeping in the floor with comforters. By the time my bed got here I didn’t want it anymore.

[KellyStamps]

You've convinced me, no more conventional mattresses!

[fn]

Futons are very common in Turkish culture, too. We call it döşek(doshek) . They are made of sheep's wool and have cotton cover. Commonly used by villagers and some other people. Many others have them in their homes in case there's not enough bed for the guests. They are known for being healthy and good for the back pain. And the hygiene is not all about airing them often. You can also wash the wool once a year and reuse it. It has versions for sofa and quilt as well.

[charleskuhn]

I appreciate your opinion on beds, blood vessels and bone structure, but I feel expanding your experience to generalize in a scientific way is dangerous. Or give sources.

[mistertee]

I lived in Japan for a year and was lucky enough to have a tatami floor in my bedroom. I never slept so well as I did on a shikibuton. I've thought so many times of recreating that in my current American apartment.

[ashleejones]

I've been sleeping on a Japanese futon for about a month now. After the first night or two (which was a slightly uncomfortable adjustment) I haven't had any of the severe back pain that I've been suffering from for YEARS. I do have fairly severe allergies, which makes sleeping so low to the ground a bit difficult to adjust to, but overall I cannot praise this sleeping style enough. I have mild-to-moderate scoliosis which was not diagnosed until I was in my twenties and has caused me much discomfort over the years, but I now notice a real decrease in my pain (including from my occasional sciatica). At present, I am sleeping on a 4" shikibuton on 2" tatami, and it is very comfortable, if a bit firm for my friends. I do have plans to make a 3" shikibuton to keep around for guests, or to add to my bed when I'm feeling extra luxurious😊 It's a bit odd to move from a standard "western" style bed, but I can't see myself ever going back!

[syn]

Even when I just lay on the floor I feel my back stretch and it hurts so good and is definitely needed. Sleeping on the floor would be so helpful for me.

[XRandomXShinigamiX]

In recent weeks starting at the end of February, I got rid of my entire bed & mattress set up because I was having so many back issues, trouble falling asleep and finding a good position, waking up in middle of the night, you name it!


I just gathered all the thickest blankets and comforters around my place, layered them on top of each other and with a heating pad, I sleep SOO good now, I don't even wake up in the middle of the night anymore! As a side sleeper I do use a few pillows for my knees, ankles, and lumbar area, but other than that, I only turn about twice/ three times before going back to deep sleep.

Best choice I made in my personal life in a long while :)