Bowing in Seiza

The appropriate way to bow to the front of the dojo in seiza at the beginning and end of training sessions, as well as at other times, is to place both hands palm down on the thighs, fingers pointing inwards at 45 degrees. The left hand is placed on the floor first at the same angle, then followed by the right hand. Finally, the head is brought down so as to be between the hands, but not so far as to touch the floor.  Seiza is performed as indicated in a previous post., and the whole process is, as always, done in a state of readiness or kamae. In other words, being continually aware of one's surroundings rather than merely looking directly at the floor.