As you age, preserving mobility is essential to live a good quality of life.

How Do Yogi Squats Improve Flexibility and Mobility?

Yogi squats fire up multiple muscles and joints, helping to improve mobility and flexibility.

peaceful brunette woman doing yogi squat on mat outdoors in yard on sunny day

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Maintaining a tall posture in the pose also creates space in your spinal column and lumbar spine.

The position of the hands helps strengthen the chest and shoulders, improving blood circulation and flexibility."

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How To Do It:

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instructor demonstrating how to do a yogi squat

Valerie Meyer

“This position does not allow their body to drop into the pose.

If this is an issue, use a block or two to sit on.”

In addition, your heels may rise when you squat.

yogi squat with block

Valerie Meyer

To become better balanced, position a folded blanket below your heels for added support.

“Otherwise, the pose will place more pressure forward rather than down,” Meyer adds.