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Struggling with malasana (yogi squat)? Try this

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In this practice

Key teachings

  • Proper alignment in yoga poses
  • Using props for support and accessibility
  • Body awareness in foundational postures

Ideal for

  • Beginners learning Malasana
  • Individuals with tight hips or ankles
  • Anyone seeking proper squat form

Lesson

Steps

  • Malasana (Yogi Squat)
  • Foot and knee alignment for squats
  • Chest opening in hip-opening poses

Benefits

  • Improved hip flexibility and mobility
  • Strengthens ankles and knees
  • Relieves lower back tension
  • Enhances digestive function

Transcript

not sure if you're doing melasa correctly let's take a look at the alignment step your feet wider than hips width turn your feet out bend your knees in this same direction as your feet and lower your hips down if the heels want to lift like this then Place something underneath them for a little bit more support shift your weight back through your heels to help you stay upright try to lift your chest up it can really help to press the backs of the arms against the insides of the legs to help open your chest I hope this helped break down Mass what

Practice summary

Level
beginner
Duration
2 minutes
Equipment
yoga matyoga block or blanket (for heel support)
Target areas
hipsgroinanklesinner thighslower back
Energy
balancing

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