Natural Mobility and Pain relief with the Resting Squat 

The Slavic Drinking Position

I’m 67 years old still working as a maintenance technician in a plastic factory. I do this all the time. People around me sometimes get up and offer me a chair. I have little to no back issues. Very informative video.

As a lifetime artist & graphic designer mad props to the artist that rendered the presentation. 🙌🏽

I’ve been doing this all my life ! I’ve worked hard physical jobs for 10-12 hours daily, and this was my natural resting position.. I’m so glad !

If your knees hurt while getting out of the squat don't worry its completely normal. It will hurt less and less💯🙂

Every six months or so, I come to the conclusion that RU-vid is dramatically improving my health! 👍👍

My Dad is 91. He still incorporates this pose in his daily exercise routine. He says it's always been his go to stretch that he started doing in his teens as a baseball catcher. He's still playing softball at his age in a senior league but no longer will play at the catcher position.

One very interesting Information about this that you didn't mention is that every Kid naturally does this, but many lose it later in their life because that movement pattern isn't reinforced by their environment.

I have done this since I was a baby, and still do at 66yrs old. It is totally normal and natural to me.

I'm 40 and had a number of joint pains around my body. After doing the resting squat everyday for 30 mins I have no more joint pain, I have more energy, flexibility. My body feels how it felt when I was in my early 20s. It feels like a miracle

I’ve been able to get in this position for a few years since starting yoga. But I added ten minutes of resting squats to my morning routing about six months ago and only recently realized it’s my favorite position. It’s like a treat. I see a small dog or cat and i drop into my squat and greet them. I need to look in lower shelves and boom, I’m in my squat. Being able to get there is great, but I’m now finding joy and bliss in my resting squats as I meditate. Frankly, I am utterly hooked. I’m in my early 60’s and have an FAI diagnosis. But I’m treating it as a flexibility and stability issue, and squatting is my medicine. Oh, I almost forgot - I had L5-S1 fusion 26 years ago.

I started doing this static squat a couple months ago , I try and do 20 minutes a day 10 of morning 10 at night . What is has done for me . It seemed to fix a knee issue I had for last year and a half , my back feels better it also helps with bowel functions , pretty good return for 20 minutes a day

I started practicing the primal squat 10 years ago to save my back while vegetable gardening - planting and harvesting. Because I was 60 years old when I started it is a slow process and must be practiced every day. When I brush my teeth with an ultrasonic toothbrush that has a 2 minute timer I'm always in the squat. By combining a resting squat with a "hip hinge" squat, even hours long gardening chores become pleasurable. The health benefits are immeasurable. About the same time I became a Buddhist monk and spend lots of time in a lotus position doing indoor chores. All but one chair has been removed from my house - for guests. One of the Buddha's suggestions for eliminating suffering from life is to not sit in chairs (high seats) - taught to his disciples 2,600 years ago. This advice is followed in the Eastern countries and Asia to this day. In the Western civilizations we put our babies in high chairs and deforming shoes as early as possible. And so we suffer.

This is why I like RU-vid learn something different every day

I began doing this squat every morning after waking and then randomly throughout the day whenever feasible for a minute or two after learning about it in a Polarity Therapy course, it's a big part of the very foundation of its mechanics. All issues I had with discomfort from numerous joints and my herniated disc...gone. Gently rocking back and forth in all four directions really made a difference as well for strength and stability in general. It's quick, it's easy (though some may need a bit of time to reach full stretch/squat), and no equipment needed. Highly recommended.

I didn't know this was a thing, this sitting position was natural to me ever since I was a kid

my father always recommended this to me froma very young age. i'm gratefull i have a father as knowledgeable and wise as him

The resting squat and resting shoulder hang have fixed virtually all my joint mobility/comfort issues

I do 90-minute mobility exercises with dumbbells every morning, and the deep squawt is a big part of my daily routine. I can attest to everything you shared in your video. Thanks so glad I found your channel

Siatic pain for 3 days, was nearly crying, naturally went to sit squat to relieve pain, it was like brain took over, and pain faded away in several minutes.

It's worth noting that the resting squat position also relaxes and massages the gut and abdominal organs, especially when breathing deep through the diaphragm.

The number one way for me to stave off back pain (speaking as someone who's badly damaged their back twice). I do this stretch multiple times everyday and have done so for years and years.

This resting position is part of the warmup for my step aerobics class. Really helps the knees and back get ready for cardio.

For new people trying this out… -first, I started because i wanted to increase hip mobility to address hip impingements and repeated adductor injuries from sports . Later I ruptured lateral and medial ligaments in one of my ankles and thought I’d never get into this again. -TIPS: Tib raises. Mobility is often the issue, but this position is SO demanding on my shin muscles. Strengthening these allowed me to pull my center of gravity towards the middle while not having to lean over myself. -try doing this with your feet at varying widths and angles (if tolerable). This helped me understand the mechanics and identify weaknesses. -by squeezing my glutes (I have poor glute activation) and thinking about pulling my legs outwards from the hip sockets I was able to sit significantly deeper, and comfortably so.

In yoga we call this yogi squat, hands in prayer position and with the elbows inside the knees as if pushing your legs wider into the squat and it helps which helps straighten the back. A modified version is with a block under the buttocks in whatever height is comfortable. I can use this for a bit of a longer period with concentration and the breathe which is key in yoga. Love the illustrations as well!

I noticed last year, while recovering from a foot injury, that I had a hard time squatting. Have been doing these for about 6 months along with bodyweight lunges. Life-changing for sure! Thank you for the info!

Who watching this while squatting

Thank you for mentioning different variation of the squat position for different body steuctures. All too often, I see failure to mention this in other fitness videos, which had led me to believe there was something wrong with me for not having the same range of motion as everyone else. Even after weeks of mobility training. This reassures me that the stance that works best for me isn't wrong, so long as proper technique is still achieved. Thank you again. Love your vids

Your illustration, description and the whole content is so precisely explained and organized ! Very well presented 💛 Thank you for this 🙏

This actually helps my lower back. I need to move while in the deep squat position and not just stay still.

After doing this position for the past 30 days many things started to change for the better , my flexibility got better, joints stopped hurting, my kids called me back, I stopped drinking, my hairline started to come back, penis and ball size increased by 2 inches, and my neck stopped hurting as well . Thanks again for the great video! Definitely will subscribe.👍🏼

asian squat goes hard asf, somehow my feet don't hurt even when doing it for long periods and it just feels so natural to do and comfy, its a must-have ability

This is honestly one of the best things i ever started doing about 2 years ago since i damaged my back doing barbell squats, i do it twice a day for several minutes and it straightens my lower back out, provides much relief and fixes my si joint pain every time, the root cause of which im still trying to resolve.

I love your videos man! They’ve been a huge help In my mma training, your art is also just so pleasant to look at:)

I've been doing these a lot lately, finding myself naturally dropping down and holding when looking in the fridge, picking things up, cleaning the floor, playing with my daughter (she just turned 1), and just relaxing. I do feel my posture's improved and of course hip and ankle mobility's improved, too. Good stuff. 😎👍🏻

I learned how dodo this squatting position out of necessity as a child. At 64 I am still doing it but for different reasons. Once I found out the great benefits of it I’ve decided to incorporate it into my stretch routine.

In other words, this would have easily been daily exercise for everyone if squatting toilets were never replaced by sitting ones.

Also called a Third World squad. I came across a book that talked about back problems a third world. And how back problems are almost nonexistent. The doctors told me that I may need to have my lumbar spine fused. I started doing a third world squat regularly and no problems. I have been fine for eight years now.

I do this often when I need to take weight off my lower back. It's always good to understand why it helps.

I’m a 67 yo Asian born in America and have been doing the primal squat all my life. I read during Vietnam War, American POWs were made to sit this way, and they thought it was torture.

This is very interesting. I have been doing "resting squads" multiple time a days for decades 😁 - I was until recently I was a nurse and I am 6'2, to talk with people it is only polite to speak to them at eye level but wheelchairs can make it hard for some. I always squatted down to talk to people and other staff would be shocked "I don't know how you can sit like that" when they would see me squatting with a patient. They would also be surprised I could just stand up without grabbing something for support. Other staff would often say "oh my, my knees couldn't handle that", I always thought it felt natural.

people in Japan still sit like that when waiting for the train or using traditional toilets kinda weird at first but if you're limber enough, it's a pretty good way to chill for a minute without getting your butt dirty try resting your arms way out in front of you if you have balance issues

a mobility lesson AND a sketching and drawing lesson in one, nice.

Great information & presentation. Thank you.

As an Indian I do this exercise everyday for 10 minutes

And here I was thinking this was just me being lazy. I use this position to prepare for morning stretches. Good stuff!

youre so knowledgable. its the first time ive came across your video(probaly because i was sitting in this resting squat position) you know these phones nowadays anything u seem to do they just reccomend it on youtube,almost as if out phones are watching our every move i just had a quick glance at all of your other videos and i was not disappointed. i will make sure to watch and try some of the exercises that u mention. keep up the good work󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿️

Kudos! I find your explanations clear with just enough scientific details and enjoy watching you sketch. Thanks

I often read in this position . Been using it for about 9 years . I have alot injuries like snapping leg into multiple pieces and several bulging/ slipped disc but i have very good mobility ( far better than most) even with all the bars plates and screws in my body . Absolutely love this position as you can benefit your body while doing normal tasks in this position. Like pretty much anything you normally do while sitting you can also do in this position .

Your suggestion to place a small lift under my heels was perfect! I kept falling over before that, and didn't really have enough time before tipping over to get any meaningful physical conditioning done. After hearing your suggestion, I put some flip-flops just under my heels and voila! I was able to practice squatting! Thank you 😃

This is amazing a RU-vid channel that’s talking about everything I’m interested in and discovering. Keep it up man you just found a faithful fan. Love ur stuff

I'm blessed to have come across this informative and positive vibe video. Thank you immensely

Been doing the resting squat for 60-80 seconds a day in the shower. Definitely helps mobility and doesn't seem like a challenge after a few goes. Will try the overhand technique. Good video.

Cured my lower back problems and gnarly stiff 'laptop sitting' work position for sure.

Thank you so much! Simplicity in greatness. Excellent!

Excellent, inspiring video! I just tried this (I’ve always been good at squatting like this but on the ball of my feet, not my heels). I had to turn my legs and feet out more and get into a wider stance and I did it! It felt odd and comfortable all at the same time!

The quality is so high! Keep going and you will DEFINITELY explode. May the algorithm bless you

Thankyou for this. Its exactly what i was looking for. A non vanity fuelled tutorial. Cheers!

I have no idea how this ended up in my feed. Most stuff that just shows up has millions of views and I know YT is trying to shove crap down my throat. This was helpful, meaningful, educational and after finding out I can't sit like this, will eventually make me heathier and more flexible. Thank you.

wow I lived in Korea for 1 year and my students (executives) would squat in our global training center for Doosan conglorate. Only the young students have forgotten. A few weeks back I could not get out of bed with someone pullng me out. Then I returned to Zheneng Qigong out of Germany, China and Thailand with esp Buddhist monks teaching. What I learned is a 101 Miracles by Dr Pang Min. Thank you St Louis teachers Sue, Ron and Cancer Support Community.

I stayed in this position for the duration of the entire video

I´m in my mid 40th and this is easy for me. I regularly sit in this position since my childhood. It feels natural and comfortable to me. Living in Germany, this is not very common here. People around me always thought it to be weird. But I never quit doing it. Good to hear that I was right. I often feel worse when I have to stand and when no seat is near, I sit down like this, for example to wait for the bus. I even do clean up my dishes like that. :)

Ive been forced to get into this position alot more due to my line of work (construction) and finding out the proper form really helped. Thanks!

Also called by its scientific name: Patches's squat.

Squatting after standing all day feels amazing. All the muscles that were tight are now stretched out. Knee problem went away with more squatting, some muscles were just never stretched out.

im 44 years young and have been doing this for 12 days straight. first day hard to break min a half but after a week i hit my 4 min mark.

THANK YOU I've been trying to prove this for years and no one has believed me

Weight lifting (Snatch especially) is amazing for learning this posture.

I pop on the TV and do the resting squat(never knew it had a name) for about 5-10 minutes a day. Find it helps with general flexibility and stiff lower back.

Before sitting toilet was invented, this was daily routine at least twice a day.

I've spent the last 3 years spending a lot of time and money trying to fix my sciatica. This daily exercise has given me near enough a full cure in approx 6 weeks.

This is THE best deep squat video I've come across. The nuances of an individual's body mechanics are so important Movement request: pistol squats for those of us who have a naturally wide, feet angled out squat Can't figure out where to balance so my light upper body can counter the weight of my heavy butt 😅

I've literally been doing this all my life without even thinking about it and would just barely think about why it's so comfortable lol. Now it makes sense. Some would even ask how I get that low so easily hahaha.

The Slavs are truly an enlightened people.

Despite being only the 2nd video I've seen from this channel, you sir have gained a subscriber!

Thank u I sit in this squat position everyday. It’s my first stretch after a workout!

Seems to be a great stretch for my calf and ankles. Have started doing this to try to stop night cramps in these muscles. Some lower shin pain while in the squat, but so far no muscle cramps.

Fantastic video! Such comprehensive information offered here, not to mention uniqueness and production value added with these visuals! Like a field journal for functional fitness - _so_ cool!

I do that at work. I am sure everyone thinks I am a weirdo but I feel good and I have more energy and move around better than everyone else in the shop. They all walk around like it hurts. I walk around fast like it is effortlessly.

Thank you so much for such a thorough break down!! I definitely have longer legs and have tried and tried to sit more upright and this explains it!!

I literally do this as opposed to bending because I’m tall and my knees can’t handle it but this position is so comfortable for me I can stay there for super long

As someone from SEA, I thought before that everyone would naturally do this. This position has been part of my regular mundane tasks like bathing, using the toilet, and sometimes even eating.

The best explanation ever! I know what important is that position and I'm struggling with it because of ankle limitation and back medical problems and this video has encouraged me for not to give up :-) Congrarulations and thanks for your effort/investigation on this.

I do them everyday. One of my favorite positions to release tension. 💛

Really great info, simple to follow and well articulated

African women mostly do house chores on that position, now I know why my grandma is super flexible.

This is very true i started a gardening hoppy last year and i used to have a very stiff knee and some back problems but doing this have really helped me alot even it wasnt intended but over time i noticed this help me.

Excellent explanation of Right Effort . Thank You !

the squat is magic for our health!

I love doing this. I've gotten to the point where I can keep my heels flat but I fall backwards unless I hold something. I think the issue is mostly my hips, though the ankles are also probably a factor. I'm sure if I dropped 20 pounds it would be a little more comfortable.

Trying to get some of my older family members into this, thanks for making this!

Love your artistry. Keep it up, you are very skilled in your craft

I love "Stretching" in this position. It's great for stretching the lower back and hips.

Keep making more videos. There really good for me as a martial artist

It's great how this important knowledge appeared when I needed it! Thanks

I was completely rigid a few months ago. Could barely raise each leg 45 degrees in front of me and even less to the sides. Almost always had back pain thar would totally immobilise me for a day or two every couple of months. I’m 36. I realised how utterly ridiculous I’d let it get and this was a massive help. Started out having to hold something to balance and now I do it for 10 mins each morning and evening and it’s helps open up my hips significantly. Still a long way to consider myself flexible but this video was the start of a journey that I’ve been enjoying since I found it. Thanks a lot!

Great content! All accurate and useful for everyone.

Indians fresh up in this position👏👏

God bless ❤🙏much love to you all

This position and sitting cross legged save me big time. In my late 30s I started getting these little ridiculous injuries all the time and I couldn't figure out why, well... I hated stretching and I was an athlete in school and played sports for a very long time, still do to this day and I'm 43. My lower back, my ankles, stiff knees, stiff hips were wreaking havoc on me.. 5 yrs ago and reevaluated my approach to athletics and 2 positions which totally transformed and correct some nagging injuries were sitting cross legged and this squat. I kid you not, I also focused on my hamstrings with stretches as well and it totally changed my life.