Garland

Malasana

Pronounce: MAH-LAH-sah-nah

Instructions

Begin standing with your feet wide. Lower into a squat with an exhale. Bring your feet close together, but open your knees wider than your torso. Bring your upper arms to the insides of your thighs and press your hands together in front of your chest. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Rise with an inhale. Alignment Cues: Lift and lengthen torso Press upper arms against thighs Relax shoulders Modification: Place a folded mat under your heels if they don’t touch the floor.
Exercise Name: Garland Instruction: Begin standing with your feet wide. Lower into a squat with an exhale. Bring your feet close together, but open your knees wider than your torso. Bring your upper arms to the insides of your thighs and press your hands together in front of your chest. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Rise with an inhale. Alignment Cues: Lift and lengthen torso Press upper arms against thighs Relax shoulders Modification: Place a folded mat under your heels if they don’t touch the floor. Primary Body Parts: Glutes & Hip Flexors, Knees, Spine Secondary Body Parts: Lower Back, Ankles Equipments: Categories: Seated