Pose of the Month: Yogi Squat

Get grounded this month in malasana - yogi squat.

Yogi Squat (Malasana)

Yogi squat is a great but intense pose. When we sit all day or stand all day, our hips get tight. Yogi squat can help us relieve some of that tension.

Remember - As you begin to find the proper alignment, remember to focus on the breath. Each breath you take helps you sink deeper into the pose.

Key Cues

• Lengthen the tailbone down

• Pull the bellybutton into the spine

• Broaden your collarbone

• Press your knees away from each other

• Lengthen through both sides of the torso

Benefits 

• Tones the belly

• Stretches the ankles, groin and back torso

Modifications

People can often have strong feelings against this pose. To help you access the pose, you can place a block underneath your sit bones or roll a blanket or your mat underneath your heels if your heels are lifted off of the ground.

More benefits can be found at: Yoga Journal Yoga Poses Directory

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