| There are numerous yoga poses that do wonders for your body, but performing a squat is one of my favorites. As a grounding pose, yoga squat not only stretches the hips and ankles, but it also calms the nervous system. Upon waking up, I get right out of bed and squat low for 2-3 minutes. After a month, I gained more flexibility in my groin area and hips as well as less stiffness in my lower back.Here’s a breakdown of all the benefits of doing a yoga squat: Increases Mobility: Deeply opens up the hips and stretches the tight ankles and groin muscles that often result from prolonged sitting. |