Malasana – Garland Pose – Full Squat

Benefits:

• strengthens the legs
• stretches and strengthens the hips
• aids digestion

Tips:

• feet can be wider than hip distance apart if necessary, and toes may point out to the sides
• if your heels don’t reach the floor, roll up your mat or place a folded towel or blanket under your heels so that you’re grounded
• let your tailbone drop towards the earth and lift the chest to elongate the spine
• press your elbows into the inner knees to create more openness in the hips