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his video introduces a squat program that I, Masu, recommend, combining squats with yoga breathing techniques.
The rationale behind this is that humans have about 70% of their muscles in the lower body, and numerous muscles and vital organs are located around the hip joint. To promote health, it is crucial to activate and strengthen this area.

Breathing, or "気" (ki) in Japanese, represents energy and vitality. A strong connection exists between the mind and body, where healthiness signifies being energetic and lively, while weakness and sickness indicate a diseased state starting from the mind. Thus, incorporating breathing techniques into squats ensures they do not weaken the body.

We developed a squat routine that strengthens the lower body, hip joints, and respiratory muscles (diaphragm). Over the past decade of teaching yoga, I have consistently included this squat routine in my classes. Masu's squats have received high praise from Japanese Olympic coaches a physical therapists