Why Squatting is good for us

                                                    Why squatting is good for us.

Squatting for various activities is very common in rural parts  of India and other Asian countries. Though it is less common in the city dwellers in this era similar to the western nations. The article below highlights multiple benefits of squatting. My intention to bring this article to your attention is to motivate you to squat more often. Find the link..https://quartzy.qz.com/1121077/to-solve-problems-caused-by-sitting-learn-to-squat/ 


Squatting to prepare Iftar



Special thanks to my friend  Chris Ogle for sharing this article on Facebook which prompted me to write this blog.

Here are a list of Asanas/ poses that will strengthen your legs by improving hip mobility, quad, hamstrings and glute flexibility which will help you get into a deeper squat .


1. Goddess pose






2. Yoga Squat



3. Warrior 1








4.Crescent Lunge

5. Supine butterfly

Keep a lookout for our future blogs on how to’s and benefits of these poses.

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