I gave my couch a way a few months ago because I always had bad posture either when I sat on it or laid down on it. I'm working on furnishing my living room with chairs that help me sit with good posture. I sat in this one in a waiting room recently and liked it. Would someone please let me know how it qualifies by Gokhale. I know the arms are a negative, but other than that.
This is a url that has a picture of the chair. I've also attached a photo.
Description
- Wooden frame and vinyl upholstery deliver long-lasting durability.
- Wrap-around back with thick padding provides plush support.
- Padded armrests for all-day comfort.
- Dual-wheel carpet casters improve maneuverability.
- Overall Dimensions: 30"H x 24.5"W x 24.5"D.
- Thick Padded Seat and Back.
- Padded Armrest.
- Jamestown Oxblood Vinyl (-JT4).
- Mahogany Finish Wood Legs with Casters.
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2 weeks 1 day ago
06/12/2012 - 12:49pm
Hi Becky--
As a Gokhale Method teacher, I'd give that chair a 6 on a scale of 1-10. It's definitely better than many, but not ideal.
What's good about it:
1: the seat doesn't bucket in--in fact it will allow your legs to externally rotate.
2: there is room in the back for you behind to get behind you.
The main negative I see is that the back wraps around, which is going to force your shoulders forward. Adding a stretchsit cushion could help that, maybe with a little padding behind it to move your shoulders away from the chair.
The armrests could also force your shoulders to your ears.