Malasana - Squat Pose
Type: Hip Opener, Standing Pose
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Use: Transitioning, Resting
Sanskrit Meaning: Mala = Garland, Pose = Posture
Benefits
STIMULATES DIGESTIVE ORGANS
STRETCHES AND OPENS INNER THIGHS
STRENGTHENS ACHILLES AND CALVES
STRENGTHENS ABDOMINALS
how to do squat pose / malasana with proper form
common mistakes in squat pose / malasana
to avoid
FEET TOO CLOSE TOGETHER
RELAXED CORE
RELAXED LEGS
CHEST CLOSED
LEANING TOO FAR FORWARD
BACK ROUNDED
NECK KINKED BACK
proper alignment for squat pose / malasana
to try
FEET SLIGHTLY WIDER THAN HIP WIDTH APART
CORE ENGAGED
LEGS ENGAGED
PRESSING ELBOWS/TRICEPS INTO INNER THIGHS
BACK LENGTHENED AND STRAIGHT
CHEST OPEN
NECK IN LINE WITH SPINE