Malasana or Garland pose yoga
Yoga has poses that target the health of different body parts. Each yoga pose works on specific muscles or organs and the Malasana or the garland pose, aims to open the hips and the groin. It also massages and lubricates the knee joints. This pose is performed in a squatting position and is for those who have strong knees. Those who suffer from arthritis or cervical problems are not advised to practice this pose.
The garland pose is good for the reproductive organs and is therefore a great pose for those who are planning to conceive. This pose also maintains the health of the groin and the anal area thereby facilitating the waste elimination from the body. This is an advanced pose that should only be tried out in the presence of a trained practitioner.
The following are the steps to perform Malasana correctly.
The garland pose is good for the reproductive organs and is therefore a great pose for those who are planning to conceive. This pose also maintains the health of the groin and the anal area thereby facilitating the waste elimination from the body. This is an advanced pose that should only be tried out in the presence of a trained practitioner.
The following are the steps to perform Malasana correctly.
- Place a mat on the floor and stand with your feet wide apart. Then slowly bring your feet together while assuming a squatting position. Do this in a manner that your knees are facing outwards.
- Bring in your upper arms into the knees. Also bend your elbows while doing it. Bring your palms together so that the balls of the palm are touching each other to assume the prayer pose.
- Slowly retract your arms to bring your hands close to the heart. Your forearms should be parallel to the floor while assuming this position.
- While keeping the shoulders relaxed and the spine straight, stretch your arms forward, lengthen your back and bow your head. The pelvis region and the upper back should be stretched lengthwise. Your back needs to be stretched towards the floor. If these stretches are not so, you might not get any benefits from your pose. Try to maintain the stretches so that your pose is well balanced. If you are not able to maintain the balance, you may readjust your height from the ground by raising your heels. However, try to keep your feet in a line in order to open the groin completely and properly.
- Try not to rest on your arms. The back should be resting so that you are able to lift your fingers from the ground. When your ankles will become a little relaxed, your feet will automatically move to the ground. Try to hold the pose and relax. Concentrate on your breathing and feel the stiff parts of your body slowly relaxing.