Why I sleep on a Japanese floor futon mattress: 60 day update

[@Courterfly]

I’m so excited to see a woman at 40 being ✨sprightly✨ and energetic! I’m 32 and feel old already 😭 I feel like a lot of women don’t play and get in touch with their childish side so I’m really thankful. Thanks for the inspiration! 💖

[@natashatheresa]

Hahahahahahah no problem and glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@katiek2095]

You are super rad! I tried floor sleeping a year ago and was hooked. Got rid of the bed and I got my partner on board too. We are 43 and 45 and we feel the same way..gotta move like we did as kids. We feel younger since making this switch, way less stiff in the mornings. So encouraging to see other 40 somethings waking up and realizing how important movement is!

[@natashatheresa]

That’s super rad to hear! I’m so happy to hear about your success with floor sleeping! Yes, we are all moving it so we not losing it! hehe!!

[@susanh.7516]

That swing dismount was awesome! The whole floor sleeping system looks spectacular.

[@natashatheresa]

Hahahahahha thank you for watching!

[@SydHalley]

In the last couple weeks I’ve started sleeping on a 3” foam mattress in the floor. I’m in my mid-50s and was starting to not be real comfortable on our mattress. I was having to use lots of pillows and rolled up towels to get the support needed. I’m sleeping better on the floor with one pillow between knees if I’m on my side. Interestingly, I’m starting to sleep on my back too. It opens up your chest/shoulders, feels good. I also fall asleep more easily on the floor and wake up feeling refreshed. I have noticed I’m gaining some strength and flexibility in hips and legs, and it works on your balance, too. 👍 I echo the “take it slow” method of transitioning to floor sleeping. I already had a long kids mat on hand, and set it up next to the bed and spent a week or so getting used to it. Now it’s not a question anymore, and I’m watching sales to buy an adult sized mat.

[@natashatheresa]

Yasssssss we love this and it’s so great to hear that floor sleeping is helping you esp being middle age like me!

[@SydHalley]

@@natashatheresasee what you’ve started?!? 😂

[@natashatheresa]

@@SydHalley hahahahaha I love ittttttt

[@xeoknight845]

Where did you get your foam mattress from? Whenever I look for similar I just find mattress toppers which probably would work but aren't necessarily what I'm looking for

[@halfwit2]

I was sleeping on the floor for a few months and switched to a bed the last few days as one is available now, but now my back hurts again and i feel... yeah. My body feels somewhat wrong again. Floor felt better in general

[@natashatheresa]

Yesss listen to the boddyyyyyyy

[@TheSouthIsHot]

It took 2 years for my body to "forget" sleeping on a bed. I was 53 when I started. That was 2 1/2 years ago. There were times during the first 6 months when I just wanted the bed but I resisted and stayed on the floor. Finally, a few months ago I threw out my mattresses and frame. I don't expect to ever go back to sleeping on mattresses.

[@barbkandel777]

What a great demonstration for a lifestyle change! Well done, Tasha! That swing flip and Olympic Ring stunt were fire! Another great video! ❤

[@natashatheresa]

Thanks Barbara!!!! Maybe I should do stunts for a living jk I don’t wanna die early hahahahahahaha

[@barbkandel777]

@@natashatheresa If anybody could do stunts for a living, it would be you. LOL

[@natashatheresa]

@@barbkandel777 lollllllll

[@jeremykrall1694]

@@natashatheresa Can stop paying that stunt double!

[@natashatheresa]

LOLLLLLL

[@tanyadutton4017]

Impressive dismount from the swing!

[@natashatheresa]

Hahahahahahhaha thank you

[@ilta222]

you made me make the switch! i was moving and found mold allllll over my other mattress, so i decided to take the risk to buy a futon and i LOVE it. i hope to get a really nice natural fiber japanese futon one day, since i just got the cheapest one i could find haha. also i've said before, but PLEASE try a kotatsu next! especially when it starts getting cold again!

[@natashatheresa]

oh yes thanks for the reminder about the kotatsu!!! i'm so sorry about the mold but i'm soo glad you love the futon yayyyyyy. yeah maybe i'll get to upgrade in the future as well but for now i'm happy!!!

[@EsmeraldaDeVos]

I have been sleeping on one for 2 weeks now and actually love it, even though it feels like literally sleeping on the floor and I was always a soft sleeper. 😅❤

[@natashatheresa]

Oh this is so good to know!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@xeoknight845]

Can I know the brand

[@chidenisee]

I have been sleeping on a Japanese mattress and tatami mat for about 3 years now. I had a regular queen mattress purchased for me and went back to that for 5 months and I hated it. I have been back on the floor for about 6 months now and I don't think I will go back.

[@natashatheresa]

Yasssssssss

[@teripittman]

Buckwheat hull pillows. Try one. They stay cool in hot weather and give you great neck support.

[@rebeccal.672]

I love sleeping on the floor. I dont have to worry about falling out of bed ever again and if I do have that lovely dream where I am falling it is not a big deal because I am already on the floor. Thanks for the discounts and the link I will have to think about the cooling comforter. Will you be using it in the winter when it is actually cooler?

[@natashatheresa]

You are most welcome! That’s a good question about the cooling comforter…. I haven’t thought ahead to the winter but my house usually is hot lolllll.

[@micheledryden1057]

Another great video! I love that you’ve found a good solution to your chronic health issues! Playing on the rings looks so fun!!! ❤

[@natashatheresa]

Thanks Michele! Yah it’s def a lot of fun in fact let me go play rn lollll

[@irisliao6747]

I've been thinking about getting a floor mattress recently!! It's amazing to see the befits you talked about and love that you don't use a pillow either. One concern of mine is how to air it out. I know you use a tatami mat, but do you have a routine for airing out the futon as well? Did you ever think about using a trifold mattress? I've thought about using a trifold just so I can put it on its side and make it easier to air out. Love your videos!!

[@natashatheresa]

Yes I hang it outside in the sun every other week. And in the room sometimes I fold it and stand it up against a wall. A trifold mattress sounds like a good idea too!!

[@saturnsoul]

Thanks a lot! Very helpful! I love your video and energy. 🤩✨ & yes! I definitely have the neck problem, and my bed doesn’t make it any better. I just ordered my futon and can’t wait to get actual sleep.

[@natashatheresa]

Thanks so much let me know how it goes!! Make sure to give it a couple weeks hahahaa

[@saturnsoul]

@@natashatheresa 🌹💌 It's only the 2nd day, and my boyfriend and I love our futon! 👏🏽 My boyfriend’s back problems have gone away, and my neck is slowly improving! I did notice a little moisture on the futon, especially with the colder season. Does the tatami help with that? I tend to sweat easily lol, so I’m curious! Thanks again for your advice! 😊

[@natashatheresa]

@@saturnsoul wow that’s so great to hear!! Definitely look into a tatami mat to help with moisture bc it will allow air to circulate underneath. Also if you can, hang it in the sun to air out at least 1x a week…. Sometimes I just stand it up by my window and let the sun shine on it if possible

[@saturnsoul]

⁠@@natashatheresaThanks so much for your help!🌹💌🫶

[@CorrineVictoria]

I wish my husband would be up for all the changes you’re making with your family lol I’m all about it!

[@natashatheresa]

Hahaha awwwww

[@Dave_Parrott]

I'm 2 weeks in to sleeping on the floor. My 2-year neck kink is gone and I don't toss and turn anymore. And I don't know what it is about floor sleeping, but I quit my pillow when I'm on my back, too (and spend a lot more time comfortably on my back) My wife is... maybe loving it less, so far...

[@natashatheresa]

wow i'm so glad you have had positive results with the floor sleeping so far!!! yay for getting rid of your neck kink! I couldn't think of the word so I just called it a crick LOLLLLLLLLLLLL! keep me updated on your wife hahahaha

[@jakubolszewski8284]

Yaaay, another video!

[@natashatheresa]

Hahahaah we trying lollll

[@briana14333]

I love this so much! Thank you for sharing and answering so many questions ♥️

[@natashatheresa]

You are welcome!!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Interesting and i laughed at the stunt double.

[@natashatheresa]

Hahahahahah me not wanting to pretend I’m sleeping for b roll lol

[@deathbystereo-]

I’m converting my room into a nursery / parent room so the bed is going. I suffer bad back so gonna give it a go. Gives me extra floor space for the little one. Have been struggling with the whole keeping it clean etc

[@natashatheresa]

Let me know how it goes!!

[@Kelalasdemonx]

Okay now make a video on how to convince your spouse XD I want a Japanese bed soooo bad but my husband is a little princess 🌸✨ and loves his big bed!

[@natashatheresa]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHA. Yeah I think it's hard to convince most people when they are used to beds their whole life. 😅😅

[@alaynanash6002]

Lol the swing flip brought me back. Ahhhh! Need to play more. I went back on the diving board (used to dive in HS / college) and was like man im scared but i wanna have fun! Another great video. I have a question though, how do you handle the aesthetics of having a floor mat to sleep on and rolling it up during the day? Like a bedroom without a bed. How to match it with the rest of your home furnishings. Obviously these arent deal breaking specifics but im curious. My baby sleeps with me. Now that he is mobile its scary to have a bed so high up, but also in my head it seems weird to drop all the height. Hope i am making sense here

[@natashatheresa]

So when my kids were little and getting too big for a crib, I put them on a floor bed hahaha. Each of them had a futon mattress in their rooms. If they had trouble sleeping I would sometimes come join them. It was easy and I didn’t have to worry about them falling. Their rooms were set up for toddlers, nothing hazardous or that can tip over, everything secured. Now for aesthetics, I probably should have elaborated more… I’m not really an aesthetic person. It’s just what is good for me and functional. I don’t have that many furnishings in the rest of my home either hahahaha. My goal is to have less and less stuff to maintain and care about lolll. But it’s not for everyone. But you can also go on Pinterest, there are some very cute floor bed setups hehe! But yes here is to playing more!!!

[@alaynanash6002]

@@natashatheresa thank you!

[@teripittman]

If you want to try it on the cheap, Amazon carries a D&D trifold futon. This is all foam. I have these in my teardrop trailer. They are not as wide as a regular futon but are confortable for sleeping.

[@natashatheresa]

This is good to know - Thanks for sharing!!

[@SmallcowLoL]

Hi Natasha! How do you clean it? o_o Does it have a cover you can just take right off to clean? Also, I live in NYC so bugs are sometimes inevitable in the summer T.T do you ever have any creepy crawlies climb in with ya'll too? I'm sooo interested!

[@natashatheresa]

I have a mattress cover that I usually put on it but I didn’t for this video so everyone can see it hehe! On their website there is also another version that comes with a removable cover already :) I have ants here in the summer (moreso downstairs in my kitchen) but I’ve only found 1 ant in my bed the past 2 months so I’m ok with it lol!!

[@teripittman]

They hang them outside in the sun every few months. I never really did that with my first cotton futon but it's still fine.

[@watchmedo635]

super helpful, thank you! gotta look into getting one now :)

[@natashatheresa]

No problemo!!!

[@MichaelVash7886]

I have been debating trying out a futon for a while. was planning on trying a yoga mat with blankets tonight. Going to try the futon uou got and see how it goes. I'm sure eventually I'll want something nicer but low entey point to try it out. If i like it I'll get a tatami mat and get rid of my bed. How often do you hang it outside or hang it up?

[@natashatheresa]

At least 1x a week I try to get it outside or full hung in my sunny window

[@lindaroyal8161]

Stunt double - ha ha ha! I think it's good you've found a solution to your aches and aliments. I wish mine would be that simple. I've had mobility issues for several years. There's no way I can get up and down from the floor without a major struggle and creating more pain. I am in the market for a new mattress and have been reading the review, I've narrowed it down to two. The bedding you have seems very reasonably priced and good quality. Always appreciate honest reviews from trusted friends! Are your kids on floor mats also? Just curious. Kids can sleep on anything & anywhere, they're so lucky! Note - I'm working on getting an email to you. It's a bit lengthy, want to share all the AC issues so you're aware. Give you plenty of time to do some research before the new mandates are introduced. They're coming!

[@natashatheresa]

Hahahahah hi Linda!!!

[@lindaroyal8161]

@@natashatheresa - you're quick, I barely hit "reply"!

[@natashatheresa]

@@lindaroyal8161 I only replied to your initial comment i think LOL, it only said stunt double haha! Anyway I await your email patiently :) The kids are not on the floor yet.. my son wants to be, but we need to wait before buying more stuff LOL.. so hopefully in the next month or two or maybe someone will sponsor me to try another mattress and I'll give him mine hahahaha.

[@lindaroyal8161]

@@natashatheresa - possibly. I write comments throughout watching so I don't forget all the cool parts.

[@natashatheresa]

@@lindaroyal8161 oh okay cool that’s good to know hahahahahahahha!

[@JRoseBooks]

Interesting! Do you think this would work if you have a freezing cold basement beneath your bedroom? (50F in winter) If I had to put something else under the mattress for insulation? And thanks for the update!

[@natashatheresa]

Oh gosh I’m not sure about the basement situation sorry hahahaha! But yes maybe you would need to put something underneath bc of that… unless you can stick some insulation on the basement ceiling if it’s not closed up….

[@CammyHell]

You have the best video ideas. I love it. I don't think I'd be able to get off the floor hahaha I'm so glad it worked for you!

[@natashatheresa]

Hahaha thanks for the kind words and for being here!!

[@CammyHell]

@@natashatheresa absolutely 🥰

[@lifeisgood7696]

Where did you find the fold up tatami and is that a full size or queen? I enjoy your videos, very informative with humor.

[@natashatheresa]

Thanks! I’ll reply with a link later tonight when I’m at home, I totally forgot to add it to my description thanks for the reminder!!

[@natashatheresa]

Here you go!! Tatami Mat: amzn.to/3RZNSzN

[@natashatheresa]

Oh also, it's a full size :)

[@lifeisgood7696]

@@natashatheresathank you!

[@andrewwoods9293]

Heya, I loved your video! 💫 I have been thinking about getting the Zonli matress and pairing it with a tatami mat like this too! Does it work for side sleepers?

[@natashatheresa]

Thanks Andrew! I sleep on my side 33% of the time and it has been working for me :). Def floor sleeping takes like a couple weeks to get used to, so give your body time to adapt before determining if it’s something you want to continue hehe 🙏🏽

[@jennyjenkins877]

Stay sprightly my friend

[@natashatheresa]

You know it friend!!!

[@ngoswald11404]

I recently got a bed of nails or shakti mat that I use before bed and sometimes in the morning to relax better. I also own a purple mattress rn. Curious if you would try this out or if you have before?

[@natashatheresa]

Oh wow you are hard core lol! I have wondered about those, do you feel it really benefits you?

[@nicob7492]

Hello! Can I ask is yours the futon mattress or the floor mattress ? 🎉

[@natashatheresa]

Mine is the futon mattress but I know the other one (slightly more expensive) has a removable washable cover, so that’s cool too! I just have been fine using a full sheet or a zippered cover that I bought separately

[@xeoknight845]

I recently tried a FULI mattress + tatami and found it not quite firm enough, it is supposedly 2.5-3 inches thick but when laying on my side I feel the hard floor and it bothers me. How would you describe the firmness of your mattress? Most traditional japanese futons use 100% cotton and mine had foam and polyester instead on the inside. I am very skinny so it is weird to fall straight through the mattress for me.

[@natashatheresa]

Firmness... hmmm... it's so hard for me to describe bc it's so thin... but it has a little give. I don't feel the hard floor... but.... i wouldn't plop down on it though. maybe it's medium firm... not too fluffy but doesn't feel too hard.

[@teripittman]

The cotton ones are more comfortable. Side sleepers can have problems. I use a 2" foam pad on the tatami matt and under my futon. That seems to work for me.

[@MichelleNovalee]

I get a crick in my neck like literally every week! Can’t wait to try a futon.

[@natashatheresa]

Yassssssss and give it a couple weeks bc ur body has to adjust to not having so much support/cushion hahahaha

[@kellydoeslife]

Ah man that's cool, Gabs said where would we keep our stuff under the bed :(

[@natashatheresa]

Declutter hahahahaha jk. Wall storage? Lol

[@onepetalleft]

Oh! I have a solution for this! I bought a fairly cheap lofted twin bed frame (metal) on Wayfair. So like a bunk bed, but without the lower bunk. And everything I was previously storing under my bed, I moved up to the lofted bed frame. I oriented it lengthwise against the wall, so it's sort of in a head board type position with respect to my floor mattress. Honestly it's worked perfect and is everything I envisioned. And I've still got plenty of space up there - I just need to watch the weight I put up there, since the lofted bed has a 200 lb weight limit. But you could do a full size lofted bed, too - and then it'd be like you have your own little bed cave, just begging to be made into a blanket fort. 🤩

[@natashatheresa]

@@onepetalleft oh this is fun thank you for sharing!!!

[@heruka111]

Have you tried Qigong?

[@natashatheresa]

No I haven't heard of it until just now! Do you do it?

[@jeremykrall1694]

I noticed you wearing an Apple Watch. Do you wear it while sleeping? And if so, has it shown any changes since switching to the futon? 🤔

[@natashatheresa]

That’s a good question! I need to check my data bc I really haven’t lolllllll. Guess that will be another update hahahahha

[@jeremykrall1694]

@@natashatheresa Maybe that is telling in itself. You feel so good sleeping on the futon that you don’t even need to check your stats!

[@natashatheresa4969]

@@jeremykrall1694 yeah probably so! i know some people do like numbers and stuff b/c it's a way to track things, but yeah, i do feel good and am able to spring into action easily each morning so for me, that's good results hahahaha

[@johnnylados2949]

Were did you get the mat?

[@natashatheresa]

Tatami Mat: amzn.to/3RZNSzN

[@AdrienneSantiago-xf9tw]

I'm still loving my floor mattress as well! My girlfriend visits soon though, uh oh! If she doesn't like it there will need to be a compromise.

[@natashatheresa]

Hahahahhaha keep us posted!!

[@SmallcowLoL]

LOL, 🍵

[@mariem2704]

Another sponsor!! 🎉

[@natashatheresa]

We trying hahahahah! need to find more though LOL!!

[@robinwright531]

I wanna do it but I need to buy a house first… like that’s ever gonna happen 😂

[@natashatheresa]

Only speak what you WANT to happen! You got thissssss

[@natashatheresa]

@@LindaQueLeenda oh my goodness!! Are you in Cali or something?

[@simply.clutterfree]

Okay I was skeptical until I heard memory foam. 😂

[@natashatheresa]

Hahahahahahhaha

[@jillgenberg1576]

Do you sleep on your back, stomach, or sides?

[@jillgenberg1576]

I guess I needed to finish the video….

[@natashatheresa]

Hahahaa no worries

[@16demolka]

I feel like it would not be comfortable for side sleepers

[@natashatheresa]

I sleep on my side sometimes, adjusting to the floor bed takes some time but I sleep both on my side and my back as I demoed at the end of the video hahaha

[@jeremykrall1694]

You would be surprised at how comfortable it is on your side. Your body can use the firmness of the ground to align itself right (except for you head which is where a pillow comes in). The mattress just gives a little cushioning so you aren't right against a hard floor. There are different thicknesses of mattress too so you can gradually get used to it if needed.

[@athena144]

I’m a 49 yr old female and a side sleeper. Sleeping on a floor mat for the past 2 years has been the best decision ! It’s like a massage 😊

[@natashatheresa]

@@athena144 oh that's great to hear!!!

[@noahbooker9393]

Stunt double lol

[@natashatheresa]

Hahahahahaha 😅😅

[@Bob-kt6bi]

hi did you just do a demo of lying down

[@natashatheresa]

i did and for some reason people watched it LOL