04/09/2025
🧘♀️ Malasana (Garland Pose or Yogi squat)
Mala means garland, and asana means posture. The shape of the body resembles a garland when the arms are placed between the knees.
Squatting is a natural human resting posture and in yoga is associated with grounding, letting go and connection to nature.
✨Alignment cues ✨
✨Lengthen the spine upward, lifting through the crown of the head.
✨Keep the shoulders relaxed and broad across the collarbones.
✨Engage the pelvic floor and lower belly lightly for support.
The video shows two variations of Malasana.
If a full yogi Squat is not available to you, popping blocks or a wedge under your heals brings the earth closers to you, creating more space in the ankles.
🌟 Another gentle reminder, yoga is all about how it feels in your own body. These videos are a guide to help you find a the modification that works for YOUR body 🫶🏼
✨ As always I am only a message away if you have any questions.
See you on the mat 🙌🏽
