THE ASIAN SQUAT

At one of my lectures yesterday, the professor talked about some fundamental body movements. One thing she mentioned was how people in the third world use the squat whenever they need to rest from standing, waiting for the bus, etc and how it's such a natural part of their daily life - no matter age or form. In the western world, a full, deep squat is rarely seen or used (except in children), which is a shame since it's exactly what the human body is designed for (the "asian squat" technique is also used and prescribed in Physical Therapy).

Living in Hanoi, Vietnam I'd see people deep squating ALL the time and it's functionality fascinated me. Is stumbled across this YouTube video that demostrates the "Asian squat" in humoristic but yet very good way.

Start practicing!=)