Bonus episode: Why I deep squat and other movement magic with Aaron Alexander

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Paul Saladino1h 9m · 2020-02-27

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Well SupportedExhalations are associated with an increase in the parasympathetic state, while inhalations are associated with an increase in the sympathetic state.Well SupportedEmbracing environmental micro-stresses like heat, cold, exercise, and short-term oxygen deprivation helps the body adapt and become more resilient.Partially SupportedNasal breathing restricts airflow, leading to increased use of diaphragmatic muscles and subtle spinal traction.Partially SupportedFasting from air can increase the body's resistance to CO2 buildup.Partially Supported

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Engaging in movements like crossing legs on the ground, squatting, and 90/90 positions during conversation is mechanically similar to being in a yoga class.

Partially SupportedA couch can be treated as a tool to utilize fundamental mechanics for inhabiting oneself, similar to how children or animals use play tools for dynamic movement.

Well SupportedEngaging in activities like dancing helps keep the brain fresh and cognitively intact.

Partially SupportedMouth breathing is associated with a recessed jaw, double chin, and facial collapse.

Partially SupportedSensory deprivation may allow individuals to address underlying issues due to increased mental bandwidth.

Well SupportedBreathing through the nose is the optimal method for respiration during neutral or low-intensity activity.

Partially SupportedDeep squatting helps restore range of motion in the ankles, knees, and pelvic floor.

Well SupportedInadequate sun exposure is associated with myopia.

Partially SupportedSitting on the floor in positions like deep squats, 90/90, or straddle can heal ankles, knees, and hips.

Partially SupportedVaried movements like twisting, turning, squatting, spending time on the ground, and hanging signal to the body that it is alive.

Well SupportedSitting on the floor in positions like 90/90, cross-legged, or deep squats is a functional use of the body.

Partially SupportedThe ability to perform a deep squat with ankle dorsiflexion is an innate human trait present from fetal development.

Partially SupportedChildren's natural movement involves using their whole body in relation to gravity, unlike isolated muscle training systems.

Partially SupportedPlacing a narrow foam roll, bottle, jacket, or pillow behind the thoracic spine can create a more neutral seat than a bucket seat.

Partially SupportedThe squat action acts as a 'plunge' that moves vital fluid through organs by engaging the pelvic floor, diaphragms, plantar fascia, and meniscus.

Partially SupportedPlacing one's phone in a location requiring walking through sun or nature can force the body to adapt to positive factors.

Partially SupportedContralateral motion, such as walking, causes organs to twist and turn, which helps to expel accumulated waste products.

Partially SupportedGetting up from the floor, similar to a Turkish get-up, can heal joints by taking them through their full range of motion.

Partially SupportedPutting a cell phone away while working can be a beneficial adaptation.

Partially SupportedHanging from a bar, being in nature, and walking are fundamental principles for a healthy human.

Partially SupportedGravity acts as a dance partner for infants, guiding their physical development through pushing against it.

Partially SupportedForward head posture and upper cross syndrome are associated with slumping.

Partially SupportedDeep squatting and hanging are ancestral movement patterns that have been forgotten.

Partially SupportedThe Align Method includes spending time on the floor as one of its five movement principles.

Partially SupportedEngaging in joyous movement, such as dancing, can make one feel alive.

Not SupportedSedentary lifestyles send signals to the body that indicate sickness.

Partially SupportedGetting up from the floor wires the brain and supports development.

Partially SupportedThe soundscape of an environment affects physiology and can be leveraged for fitness and wellness.

Partially SupportedIntentionally creating minor inconveniences can promote adaptation and improve stress coping.

Partially SupportedBody language and tone of voice account for 93% of communication's impact, with words comprising only 7%.

Partially SupportedModernity shows increased usage of anti-anxiety medication, antidepressants, and suicidal ideation, particularly among middle-aged men.

Partially SupportedConsciously managing one's soundscape can improve nervous system regulation and well-being.

Partially SupportedRegular exposure to cold can lead to better stress coping mechanisms in adulthood.

Partially SupportedPerforming movements like squatting and 90/90 positions while talking also incorporates cold thermogenesis.

Partially SupportedAdopting a strong upright posture and emphasizing a longer exhalation with a breath hold can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system during stressful situations.

Partially SupportedAn upper chest inhale is associated with a fight response, while a long exhalation signals a parasympathetic state of relaxation.

Partially SupportedEngaging in activities like walking in the woods, hunting, and observing surroundings activates the parasympathetic nervous system and provides essential 'nutrition' before food consumption.

Partially SupportedIntentionally replicating the breathing pattern of intense exertion can stimulate the nervous system.

Partially SupportedObserving environmental sounds can lead to a calmer, more digestive state.

Partially SupportedSimple, free biohacks include looking at the horizon, walking barefoot, being outdoors in nature, and moving in ancestral patterns.

Partially SupportedObserving environmental sounds and their effect on one's emotional and physiological state can provide control over the autonomic nervous system.

Partially SupportedBreath can be used as a 'gear system' to modulate physiological and mental states.

Partially SupportedThe autonomic nervous system state can be adjusted by altering one's environment, breath, or visual focus.

Partially SupportedObserving one's breath can help ameliorate stress and shift the body towards a rest, digest, and heal state.

Partially SupportedBreathing through the nose signals a parasympathetic state to the body's cells.

Partially SupportedAugmenting one's breath can influence internal states, feelings, and cellular production.

Partially SupportedNasal breathing naturally presses the tongue to the roof of the mouth, which acts as a subtle retainer for teeth and promotes outward expansion of the jawline.

Partially SupportedSunlight exposure triggers beneficial neurochemical reactions, including changes to eyeball shape.

Partially SupportedMechanotransduction, chemical stimuli from mechanical cell movement, signals cells to be healthy, while lack of movement signals sickness.

Partially SupportedMitochondria contain a protein, cytochrome C, which acts as a light receptor and may interact with photons.

Not SupportedSocial media exploits user attention bandwidth for advertising, detracting from internal work, external work, fitness, and relationships.

Not SupportedAdopting a hunched-over, phone-staring posture is inherently stressful and counterproductive.

Not SupportedLiving in an environment with chronic stressors like traffic noise, yelling, fighting, and ringing sounds negatively impacts the nervous system.

Partially SupportedBeing around plants can create an immune response and adaptive moments.

Partially SupportedDance is superior to activities like crossword puzzles for cognitive enhancement because it integrates complex motor skills and coordination.

Partially SupportedBoth sympathetic and parasympathetic states are important for overall physiological function.

Partially SupportedThe human body is inherently designed for natural, ancestral movement patterns such as deep squats and overhead reaching, which are encoded in our DNA.

Partially SupportedThe body's cells perceive spatial orientation and movement, influencing internal state.

Partially SupportedIntegrating fundamental mechanics from an ancestral lifestyle into modern experiences, such as in the office, is a viable option for most people.

Partially SupportedForward head posture and upper cross syndrome represent a 'slumping through the world dance' that signals internal and external perceptions of misalignment.

Partially SupportedSedentary modern lifestyles lead to dehydration and reduced fluid movement in the body.

Partially SupportedIt is possible to inhabit oneself in ways that respect internal biology without extreme lifestyle changes.

Partially SupportedIncorporating fundamental mechanics from an ancestral lifestyle into daily experiences can counteract the negative effects of a modern, sedentary lifestyle.

Partially SupportedThe Harvard Grant Study followed individuals and their offspring for 75 years, finding factors associated with better outcomes.

Partially SupportedModern society devalues play, conflating it with negative traits, whereas it should be seen as integral to a well-adapted life.

Partially SupportedCommunity, meaningful life, and family time are commonalities across all Blue Zones.

Partially SupportedMeaningful community and connection are crucial for human thriving and longevity.

Not SupportedRemoving the movement component from nutrition acquisition is detrimental.

Partially SupportedBasic fundamentals of human health derived from nature should be established before pursuing advanced interventions.

Partially SupportedPhysical movement influences how we feel, think, and access our minds.

Partially SupportedPostural patterns can indicate and influence one's emotional and mental state.

Partially SupportedWalking consolidates memories, aids neurological development, and helps in absorbing information.

Partially SupportedThe 'disease of affluence' increases with material gain and outsourcing internal functions to technology, leading to biological detriment.

Partially SupportedLack of physical contact, especially in infants, can lead to 'failure to thrive' and hinder development.

Partially SupportedLack of sunlight exposure can lead to physiological dysregulation.

Partially SupportedNutrition encompasses more than just food, including movement, being in nature, grounding, looking at distant objects, brachiating, breathing, hunting, doing wild things, and playing.

Partially SupportedLoving relationships are a primary factor for well-being.

Partially SupportedSunlight may contribute to ATP production in addition to food breakdown.

Partially SupportedCompressed muscular 'pockets' due to a modern lifestyle can become dehydrated, preventing fluid perfusion.

Partially SupportedPractices involving overhead arm movements, such as snatches, jammers, hanging, or yoga, can heal the shoulder joint and improve its range of motion.

Partially SupportedModern sedentary postures, such as protracted and medially rotated shoulders from prolonged phone use, are not the intended function of these joints.

Partially SupportedCultures that regularly spend time on the floor have minimal to no incidence of osteoarthritis in the hips and knees and a very low fall risk.

Partially SupportedIntentionally adapting the body to positive factors can have a significant impact on health and wellness without cost.

Partially SupportedHuman evolution over the last three million years has not involved the extent of sitting characteristic of modern sedentary lifestyles.

Partially SupportedMovement, including hunting and gathering food, provides nutrition beyond the food itself and is essential for a full life.

Partially SupportedHealthy organs exhibit a subtle rotation towards and away from the midline throughout the day.

Partially SupportedThe body heals when obstructions, including the removal of baseline human movement patterns, are addressed.

Partially SupportedThe shoulder joint's 'stock base model' is designed for brachiation, which involves hanging and overhead movements.

Partially SupportedAnimal foods and movement are the most important aspects of a healthy lifestyle, potentially more so than plants.

Partially SupportedThe concept of nutrition extends beyond ingested food to include factors like sunlight.

Partially SupportedSunlight's interaction with mitochondria is likely more significant than just Vitamin D production.

Partially SupportedSeated exercise machines are acceptable if complemented by other non-seated movement practices, but relying solely on them after prolonged sitting is detrimental.