Written by Prerna Mittra |Updated : February 11, 2025 12:24 AM IST
Latest TikTok trend 'floor time': Everyone deserves some downtime from work, especially if they are working-from-home and have the luxury to disconnect briefly. While TikTok is the birthplace of many different health and wellness trends, there is one trend that people are particularly loving right now: that of 'floor time'. The hashtag 'floortime' (#floortime) has garnered millions of views on the video-sharing app, where users have been sharing their experiences of literally lying on the floor to relieve themselves of stress and anxiety. Some are calling it the 'best time of the day', for they are becoming one with the floor, grounding their body and their mind, and temporarily stopping the swirling of thoughts. Users have also been sharing how floor time makes them feel better almost instantly. They are able to take in deep breaths and disengage from the stressors of life in that moment. In short, it can be said with certainty that floor time is great for the body, mind, and soul. It can boost mental and emotional health, which can make a person feel more confident, in control, and better prepared to deal with workplace deadlines. The short break can make one feel even more productive.
The best thing about the 'floor time' trend is that it is completely free-of-cost and harmless. In fact, in many cultures -- especially in the Indian subcontinent -- sitting and lying down on the floor is considered to be an intrinsic and important part of everyday life. On TikTok, many office goers have declared that having to lie down on the floor -- after sitting on a chair all day -- is an indescribable feeling, almost heavenly.
During floor time, you are essentially lying on the floor without your phone and laptop, and trying to relax, calm the mind, and rejuvenate the body. It is a good rest for the eyes, too, which is otherwise constantly darting from one object to another. When you lie down on the floor, you are able to release the tension in your muscles, calm your mind, and slow down your heart rate. It is almost like a mini-vacation from the stresses of daily life.
As mentioned earlier, there are both physical and mental health benefits of engaging in floor time every day. Think of it as something to look forward to every night after office, when you can just kick off those heels, and lie down gently on the floor for a good few minutes. Listen to your breaths, close your eyes, and forget about your phone.
Benefits for the mind: It is understood that floor time can help calm the mind by reducing stress and anxiety, which we have already discussed. It provides one with the opportunity of stepping away from the technologically-driven world for just a few minutes to focus on their breathwork and feel the body by being present in the moment. It encourages mindfulness by putting one in a meditative state, wherein they are able to clear the mind, gain a new insight, and feel more grounded.
Benefits for the body: Lying on the floor can also relieve back pain. It is said to improve the circulation of blood in the body and also reduce muscle ache and tension. It can help improve the body's posture, too, by allowing it to do something different -- instead of sitting on a chair and then lying down on the bed. Floor time can also reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system. As discussed earlier, it is a great relief for the eyes, too, which can take a break from looking at screens.
Yes, you are thinking correctly. Floor time is what essentially makes up Savasana in yoga. If you are doing it every day, continue this practice both in the morning and at night before bedtime.
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