Garland Pose

How to do Garland Pose

1. Place your feet slightly wider than your hips.
2. Turn your toes outward a little, keeping both knees aligned with them.
3. Bend your knees and lower your hips between your legs to a comfortable depth.
4. Share your weight across your heels and the bases of your big and little toes.
5. Let your knees follow your toes rather than collapsing inward.
6. Bring your palms together in front of your chest.
7. Let your elbows rest against your inner legs without pressing your knees wider.
8. Lengthen your spine and lift your chest without arching your lower back.
9. Look ahead with your chin level and the back of your neck long.
10. Press through both feet and straighten your legs to stand.

Benefits

A deep squat brings your ankles into the stretch, as well as your hips.

Variations

Rest your heels on a folded blanket if they cannot comfortably reach the floor.