In a message dated 97-07-19 01:42:04 EDT, [log in to unmask] (Thomas E.
Billings) writes:

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 In a recent article in "Yoga International" magazine ("Way to Go!", March
 1997 issue (#34), pgs. 59-61), Richard Ravizza reports that use of a
footstool
 is not as effective as actual squatting. Instead of using a footstool (or
 Welles Step), Ravizza recommends that one should actually squat (and
balance!)
 on the toilet bowl rim. The advantages of this method are that it is fully
 portable, and costs nothing. The disadvantage is that it requires some
 flexibility and balance (hence, those who cannot squat on the rim might want
 to use a footstool/Welles Step or similar device).
  >>

Bob:
Another disadvantage is  threat of job elimination,.  Clair Horner reported
he was fired from his job at the USPS in the 60's for perching thusly atop
the governmental porcelain thrones.  e was told he was damaging the
equipment, even 'tho he weighed about 150# & many of his co-workers weighed
more thatn twice that.