Nice post I like to use squat like movements for breath synchronization and learning to plunge into breathing out and learning to use these muscles and dynamics
The squat or squat like movements can be really helpful for a number goals. Though, I will add that there is an important set of benefits that come 'only' from sitting in the position, in a very organic and 'easy' feeling way (because it is a rest position), for long periods time...such as 5,10 or 15 minutes.
I love this post. Having worked with children in a preschool for about a year and a half, I find that the year from 2-3 is where the children lose their preference for the squat as well as some ease and 'perfection' with it. Earlier than that, I will usually see children resting in the squat, investigating in the squat, playing in the squat, communicating with others in the squat, and so on.
I myself sit in the squat often, but have not quite gotten to the awareness of the 'somatic juiciness potential' shown in the video :) The Ido Portal 30/30 squat challenge got me to be able to sit in the rock bottom squat for time back in 2015, but I was not 'living there,' so to speak. Even back squatting 185 x 21 several times did not get me to 'live there.' Food for thought, y'all. Again, awesome post.
It's pretty cool that you have gotten a consistent and first hand look at babies doing this because of your job. I wonder why the 2-3 year mark is the the cut off for wanting to be the squat; interesting.
The first time I tried the Ido Portal 30/30 challenge, I was simply not ready for it and it was exceedingly painful, though I commend you for having navigated it well! There was a time where squatting in itself (any type) was not on the table for me. To be honest, I do not "live there" yet, to the degree that I would like to. This is one reason I love the wedge squat...it facilitates a movement many people (including me) have lost inherent capacity around.
In some ways, it's important to recognize, that the bones in the hips and femurs actually 'set' in a particular way when you:
1. Squat the whole time as you grow.
2. Do not squat or have super tight hips (like me), as you grow.
It could be that not amount of work will recreate a pristine 'live there' for some people. Though, the only way to know is to try. :D
@ramon where did you get those wedges from? I don't have any of those, and those you use look huge. Can this be substituted with something like a rolled towel at least for now?
Nice post I like to use squat like movements for breath synchronization and learning to plunge into breathing out and learning to use these muscles and dynamics
Hey Felix. Nice.
The squat or squat like movements can be really helpful for a number goals. Though, I will add that there is an important set of benefits that come 'only' from sitting in the position, in a very organic and 'easy' feeling way (because it is a rest position), for long periods time...such as 5,10 or 15 minutes.
I love this post. Having worked with children in a preschool for about a year and a half, I find that the year from 2-3 is where the children lose their preference for the squat as well as some ease and 'perfection' with it. Earlier than that, I will usually see children resting in the squat, investigating in the squat, playing in the squat, communicating with others in the squat, and so on.
I myself sit in the squat often, but have not quite gotten to the awareness of the 'somatic juiciness potential' shown in the video :) The Ido Portal 30/30 squat challenge got me to be able to sit in the rock bottom squat for time back in 2015, but I was not 'living there,' so to speak. Even back squatting 185 x 21 several times did not get me to 'live there.' Food for thought, y'all. Again, awesome post.
Hey David.
It's pretty cool that you have gotten a consistent and first hand look at babies doing this because of your job. I wonder why the 2-3 year mark is the the cut off for wanting to be the squat; interesting.
The first time I tried the Ido Portal 30/30 challenge, I was simply not ready for it and it was exceedingly painful, though I commend you for having navigated it well! There was a time where squatting in itself (any type) was not on the table for me. To be honest, I do not "live there" yet, to the degree that I would like to. This is one reason I love the wedge squat...it facilitates a movement many people (including me) have lost inherent capacity around.
In some ways, it's important to recognize, that the bones in the hips and femurs actually 'set' in a particular way when you:
1. Squat the whole time as you grow.
2. Do not squat or have super tight hips (like me), as you grow.
It could be that not amount of work will recreate a pristine 'live there' for some people. Though, the only way to know is to try. :D
@ramon where did you get those wedges from? I don't have any of those, and those you use look huge. Can this be substituted with something like a rolled towel at least for now?