Upright Posture, Sleeping Between North and South
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Question
Several questions: 1. It is written in the Shulchan Aruch that "it is forbidden to walk with an upright posture," what does this mean exactly? (Does it really mean that one should not walk with a straight back, as it is unhealthy and dangerous?) 2. The instruction that the bed should be from south to north or vice versa, and not from west to east or vice versa, is it specifically for married people or also for anyone? Additionally, what should one do if the bed is already positioned from west to east or vice versa, can one sleep like that?
Answer
Shalom and blessings
A. Walking with an upright and noticeable posture, in a manner of pride.
B. The Shulchan Aruch brings two opinions on this matter. However, one should not be stringent about this unless lying naked and without partitions around the bed, which is not customary among us.
Source
Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, Siman 2, Sif 6
there, Siman 3, Sif 6, Mishnah Berurah, Sif Katan 12