Everyone can benefit from releasing the tension and stress that builds up in our bodies enter, garland pose! A powerful yoga exercise to strengthen your hips, ankles and core while increasing balance. Even if you are a beginner or have difficulty getting into this posture due to tightness. With practice (and perhaps a few blocks!) it will become easier over time. Treat yourself right by trying out this soothing performance today!
Garland Pose, also known as Malasana, is a squatting pose that helps to stretch the hips and thighs. Here’s how to perform this pose:
- Begin standing with your feet hip-width apart and your arms by your sides.
- Bring your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, turning your toes slightly outward.
- Inhale and lift your arms up towards the ceiling, keeping your shoulders relaxed.
- Exhale and bend your knees, lowering your hips towards the ground as you bring your palms together in front of your chest.
- Keep your chest lifted and your shoulders relaxed as you hold the pose for a few deep breaths.
- To release the pose, inhale and straighten your legs, lowering your arms back down to your sides.
Struggling with balance? Give yourself a break and take it slow by placing your hands on your hips for extra support or widening the stance of your feet. Listen to what you body is telling you, so that you can deepen bends in complete comfort as practice builds up over time!
For added stability, bring garland pose into play using furniture pieces around the home, just make sure to place a blanket under those heels first. Remember: If any injuries come into play always seek advice from an expert before getting yo’ flow on!
Unlock the power of yoga with garland pose! Not only is it a great addition to any level skill set, its numerous benefits are difficult to ignore. For example, those experiencing menstrual pain or labor can find relief from pressure and compression in their tail bone area by taking part in this simple posture.
Just make sure you hold for 20 seconds before lowering yourself back down again. Meanwhile women trying out garland pose should keep their thighs wide and knees bent slightly so they get maximum benefit out of the exercise.
Iif doubt arises on how best to tackle this one-of-a kind practice then ensure an expert opinion has been sought via consulting a dedicated yoga instructor.
