Thanks, Sarah, for inspiring me yet again! I used to have plenty of ease all those years in Japan but lost it big time, physically and mentally, with the addition of all my metal plates. Know that I can't bend titanium ;) but I already felt better in just this one short session and know there's room for measurable improvement. I plan on working on this every day to regain as much ease as possible. Thank you for this new goal. xoxoxo

Wonderful instruction. Thank you!

Agree totally with release in foot tension and ankle joint to improve squat. Love this! Thank you

Fabulous tutorial targeting the exact areas where I am progressively getting tighter and tighter. Thank you so much Sarah

any advice for those that feel it when in the deep squat at the hip crease? thanks! nice job

Jill, it is always lovely to hear from you and I am very pleased to have inspired you to bend with ease! It is exciting to explore the body, enjoy where we are and strive to keep moving forward. Xoxo

As for hip crease tension....try thinking about the hip ball(I often call it the bowling ball) sinking to the back of the pelvis...which will hopefully allow the hip to "fold" with ease. Additionally, the back of the hip may need some conditioning. Try engaging back of hip while the hip is in deep flexion(with ease in hip crease) I hope this helps!

Exactly what I need for my next class .....
since a TV program recently pointed out the importance of squats it raised an interest in some clients in wanting to achieve them. The unfortunate thing is that they tried to achieve the cross legged squat into sitting on the floor using no hand first up without considering their individual injuries or limitations (e.g. fractured knee cap - in which case I would still have to use appropriate cushioning for the knees)
Thank you, Sarah

Lots of really useful advice. Loved it!

Nice tutorial with helpful advice!