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Garland Pose

Malasana

About This Pose

Feet wider than hip-width with toes turned out, lower into a deep squat and bring hands to prayer at the heart, elbows pressing knees open.

Benefits

  • Opens the hips, groin, and ankles
  • stretches the lower back
  • improves squat mobility

Cautions & Modifications

  • Knee injury (elevate heels on a folded blanket)
  • ankle tightness

Details

Category
Standing Poses
Level
Beginner
Sanskrit
Malasana

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