"Asian Squat": Benefits and How to Practice and Improve

In this video I talk about "Asian Squat" also known as Primal Squat, its benefits and how to practice and improve it.

I so often squat while typing on my laptop or working with my clients, and people ask me if I am uncomfortable. I then tell them that I am actually quite comfortable in my squat position, more comfortable than sitting in a chair. My answer almost always surprises people. Why do many people think that squat is only for younger people, and not ideal for older people? Why is it that many older people including my parents and my wife's parents (Japanese) and others in many Asian countries and other countries can squat comfortably? Should older people avoid squatting? When should we stop squatting? Questions go on and on and on.

"Use it or lose it". Just like sitting on the floor, squatting requires more fuller joint range of motion than sitting in a chair/couch. It is not so much about being in a squat position that is beneficial, but the act of getting in/out of a squat position is beneficial as you are moving all joints and muscles through much greater range. And, as you use this position for many functional activities such as watching TV, reading a book, using a computer, eating, etc, you'll be moving more frequently, which is a real secret for keeping our body strong, mobile, and healthy.

What is Asian Squat?
It is a full squat with feet flat on the ground, buttocks all the way down near heels or touching them. A common position used by people in many Asian countries while talking, eating, other activities.

What are benefits?
1) Keeps joints healthy and mobile
2) Keeps muscles strong and flexible
3) Helps with digestive system
4) May help with posture
*The ability to get up from the floor is corrected with mortality rate. The research shows that people who struggle to get up from the floor or not able to do have higher mortality rate as compared to people who are able to get up from the floor easily.

How to practice and improve:
1) Incorporate Asian Squat in daily activities such as reading a book, eating a meal, watching a TV, etc.
2) Start small and increase gradually

Timestamps:
0:24 What is Asian Squat?
1:36 Benefits of Asian Squat
5:38 How to practice and improve Asian Squat
7:21 Tips on how to make it easier to do Asian Squat

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My name is Taro Iwamoto. I am a Feldenkrais practitioner and movement expert. On my YouTube channel I share videos of Feldenkrais based mindful movement, tips and strategies to improve your functions and life so you can move through the world physically and emotionally with a sense of ease, comfort, and freedom!

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