Squatty Potty Stool
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✓ Arched shape that tucks around the toilet base
✓ Non-slip dimpled top · four wide-set legs
✓ Reflexology roller bar
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Sit less. Squat right. Let your body finish the job.
A footstool that restores the natural squatting angle on any western toilet — the posture the human body evolved to use, and the one colorectal research keeps circling back to.
2.5× faster average time to satisfactory emptying · ~137° anorectal angle reached vs. ~100° sitting · 9 peer-reviewed studies cited.
Ergonomic Arched Toilet Footstool · Non-Slip Textured Surface · Reflexology Foot Bar · Fits Most Western Toilets.
Squatty Potty Stool
Rs. 499
MRP Rs. 699
28% OFF
Key benefits & why a footstool
A body built for the ground, living on a pedestal.
The pedestal toilet is barely two centuries old. It holds the hips, knees, and ankles at roughly 90 degrees — comfortable for almost everything the body does, except this.
A band of muscle called the puborectalis wraps the lower rectum like a sling and stays partly contracted at rest, creating a deliberate bend that helps you stay continent the rest of the day. Sitting upright doesn’t fully release that sling, so most people end up pushing against the bend rather than simply opening it.
Anatomists have described this since the 1960s as a hose bent sharply at the tap: contents can still pass, but only with extra pressure behind them (Tagart, 1966). Straightening the hose removes the need for that pressure — and that is the whole mechanical idea behind this stool.
Squatting never disappeared. It remains the everyday standard across large parts of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. In the yogic tradition the posture has a name — Malasana, or garland pose — long practised as a hip-opener and, in Ayurvedic thinking, linked to healthy elimination. We named the stool after it because the mechanical goal is identical.
A note on tradition vs. evidence
Malasana’s place in yoga and Ayurveda is a matter of tradition and lived experience, and we present it honestly as that. The clinical claims in this dossier come from a separate body of peer-reviewed research, and we keep the two clearly apart.
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Opens the angle, without the floor squat
Knees rise above the hips, bringing the anorectal angle from roughly 90–100° to around 115–120°.
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Less time. Less pushing.
In the most-cited study in this field, squatting cut average time to satisfactory emptying to under half that of standard sitting.
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Reflexology while you sit
Three ridged rollers let you gently work the soles of your feet.
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Steady on any bathroom floor
Four wide-set legs and a dimpled non-slip top hold their footing on tile, stone, or vinyl.
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Evidence that shows its own counter-evidence
We publish the one rigorous trial that did not confirm the effect.
Who it’s for: older adults, anyone recovering from a knee or hip procedure, people with arthritis, and women in later pregnancy — exactly the group a full squat is hardest for.
How it works
Three postures. One mechanical difference.
The sharper the bend, the more pressure needed to pass it. Malasana opens the angle most, but asks for mobility not everyone has. The footstool is the accessible middle path — the posture comparison below sets the three side by side.
How to use
Three steps. A few sensible checks.
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STEP 1
Place it
Slide the stool against the toilet base so the arch wraps around it — flush, without wobbling.
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STEP 2
Rest your feet
Sit normally, then place both feet on the stool. Your knees should rise noticeably above your hips.
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STEP 3
Lean and relax
Lean slightly forward, elbows near your knees. Let the position do the work — avoid pushing or holding your breath.
Benefits backed by research
Measured in seconds, not guesswork.
28 healthy volunteers, ages 17–66, timed six bowel movements in each of three positions. The differences were significant in every subject.
| Position | Avg. time to satisfactory emptying | Relative effort |
|---|---|---|
| Sitting — standard toilet (41–42 cm) | 130 sec | Highest straining |
| Sitting — lower toilet (31–32 cm) | 114 sec | Reduced, still elevated |
| Squatting | 51 sec | Lowest (P < 0.0001) |
Sikirov D. (2003). Comparison of Straining During Defecation in Three Positions. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 48(7):1201–1205.
Footstool-specific evidence
A 2019 study of exactly this device category found improved bowel movement duration, straining patterns, and completeness of evacuation in healthy subjects.
— Modi RM, Hinton A, et al. (2019), Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
And the study that didn’t confirm it
A 2022 randomized trial found a footstool did not significantly aid simulated defecation in patients with undifferentiated constipation — a real null result, in a harder population. We show it because a fair dossier includes the study that didn’t work, not just the ones that did.
In a randomized trial using simulated defecation in patients with undifferentiated constipation, using a footstool did not significantly aid the outcomes measured, compared with standard sitting. — Trieu K, et al. (2022), Gastroenterology
Why choose Tattwas
For when a full squat isn’t an option.
Malasana asks a lot of the body: deep ankle dorsiflexion, full knee flexion, and hip mobility that arthritis, joint replacements, pregnancy, or simply ageing can take off the table. The Tattwas Malasana Stool is built for that gap — it can’t fully replicate a floor squat, but it opens the same angle far enough, without asking you to leave the seat.
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Arched, toilet-hugging shape
Curves around the toilet base so it tucks in close instead of sitting awkwardly out in front.
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Non-slip textured top
A dimpled surface keeps bare or socked feet secure, even in a humid bathroom.
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Reflexology roller bar
Three ridged rollers for light pressure-point stimulation while seated.
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Stable, sturdy stance
Four wide-set legs hold their footing on tile, stone, or vinyl — no rocking, no sliding.
| Posture | Anorectal angle | Physical demand | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western toilet, sitting | ~90–100° | Lowest | Baseline — not recommended as the only option |
| Western toilet + Tattwas Malasana Stool | ~115–120° | Low | Most people, most days |
| Indian toilet, full Malasana | ~125–137° | Highest — needs full joint mobility | Those who can comfortably squat |
🩺 Check with your doctor first if…
You’re managing a diagnosed bowel condition (IBD, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse) — this is a comfort aid, not a treatment.
You have significant hip, knee, or pelvic joint limitations.
You’re in late pregnancy or have balance concerns on the toilet.
✅ Good practice, every time
Let the posture do the work — avoid straining or breath-holding.
Check the stool sits flat and doesn’t rock before stepping on.
See a doctor for persistent constipation, bleeding, or pain.
The Tattwas Malasana Stool is a wellness accessory, not a medical device. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
The evidence
Including the one that didn’t confirm the effect.
Core clinical studies. 1. Sikirov D. (2003). Comparison of Straining During Defecation in Three Positions. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 48(7):1201–1205. 2. Sakakibara R, Tsunoyama K, Hosoi H, et al. (2010). Influence of Body Position on Defecation in Humans. LUTS, 2:16–21. 3. Modi RM, Hinton A, Pinkhas D, et al. (2019). Implementation of a Defecation Posture Modification Device. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. 4. Takano S, Sands DR. “The Thinker” position — forward-lean posture and defecation efficiency vs. upright sitting.
The honest counterpoint. 5. Trieu K, et al. (2022). Using a Footstool Does Not Aid Simulated Defecation in Undifferentiated Constipation: A Randomized Trial. Gastroenterology.
Association & hypothesis-level. 6. Sohrabi M, et al. (2012). Squatting and Risk of Colorectal Cancer. Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases — association only. 7. Sikirov BA. Etiology and Pathogenesis of Diverticulosis Coli. Medical Hypotheses — hypothesis paper. 8. Bhattacharya S, et al. (2019). Bowel Disorders Through Toilet Designs: A Myth or Reality? Journal of Education and Health Promotion — review.
Foundational anatomy. 9. Tagart REB. (1966). The Anal Canal and Rectum. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum — classic description of the anorectal angle.
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From our founder
“Whatever you see, touch, eat or drink… has an energy, and that energy is made from only 5 elements.”
Vishall
Founder, Tattwas
Founder, Tattwas
Good to know
FAQ
Everything you need before adding to basket.
Will it fit my toilet? +
It fits most standard western toilets; the arch curves around the pedestal base so it sits flush. If you have an unusually wide or wall-hung model, write to connect@tattwas.com before ordering.
Is this a medical device? +
No. It is a wellness accessory, not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Will it cure my constipation? +
We won’t claim that. Research on healthy adults shows reduced time and straining, but a 2022 trial found no significant benefit in people with undifferentiated constipation.
How long before I notice a difference? +
Many people notice immediately; others take a week to adjust. Give it 7–10 days of consistent use.
I have arthritis or limited hip mobility. Is this for me? +
This is arguably the group it helps most, since you stay seated with both feet supported. With significant joint limitations, check with your doctor first.
Can I use it during pregnancy? +
Many women do, particularly in later trimesters. Because balance becomes a real consideration, check with your doctor first.
Is it safe on a wet bathroom floor? +
The top is dimpled and non-slip and the legs are wide-set. Always check it sits flat and doesn’t rock before stepping on.
Why publish a study that says it didn’t work? +
Because it exists, it’s peer-reviewed, and leaving it out would make everything else here less trustworthy.
Squatty Potty Stool ·
Rs. 499
MRP Rs. 699
28% OFF
★★★★★ 4.6/5
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