Garland Pose Malasana
Description
The garland pose malasana is a deep squat hip opener performed in a wide deep squat. The hands come together at the chest and the elbows press against the inside of the knees to open the hips wider. The pose stretches the adductors, calves, and ankles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Garland Pose Malasana Instructions
- Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Point the toes slightly out.
- Squat down as deep as possible with feet flat.
- Bring your hands together in front of your chest in a prayer position.
- Press the elbows against the inside of your knees.
- Use the elbows to push the knees wider apart.
- Sit tall in the deep squat with the chest up.
- Hold the pose and breathe deeply then come back up.
Garland Pose Malasana Form & Visual
Garland Pose Malasana Benefits
- Deep hip opener
- Stretches the adductors
- Mobilizes the ankles
- Useful for squat depth
- No equipment needed
- Strong yoga pose
Garland Pose Malasana Muscles Worked
- Adductors
- Hip flexors
- Calves
Garland Pose Malasana Variations & Alternatives
- Deep Squat Hold
- Cossack Squat
- Frog Pose
- Goblet Squat Hold
