The Yoga Squat: Malasana

In this practice

Key teachings

• The importance of natural squatting ability
• Patience and persistence in developing flexibility and mobility
• Mindful integration of yoga poses into daily life

Ideal for

• Individuals wanting to improve squatting mechanics
• Those with tight hips and ankles
• All levels, with modifications for support

Lesson

Instructions

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Breathe and Flow is a travel, yoga and lifestyle channel owned by Bre and Flo Niedhammer. Knowing that the body benefits from movement while the mind benefits from stillness, we share our philosophy of mental stillness through the fluidity of a strong practice. Bre and Flo are Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) with Yoga Alliance® holding the highest certifications as E-RYT500, and are also Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Providers (YACEP). Combined they are trained in Vinyasa yoga, Hatha yoga, Yin yoga, Myofascial Release (MFR), Reiki, pre- and postnatal yoga, Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Level 1 and 2, Animal Flow, Kinstretch, Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) mobility training, Functional Range Assessment (FRA) and structural bodywork (Anatomy Trains). Bre and Flo have taught at several premium yoga studios for many years and are teaching their teacher trainings, retreats, workshops and at festivals around the world. They currently live in Las Vegas, Nevada. Learn more about them and their certifications on their website:

Steps

• Malasana (Garland Pose) / Yoga Squat
• Mindful breathing within a static hold

Benefits

• Improves hip flexibility and mobility
• Stretches ankles, groins, and back torso
• Strengthens core and pelvic floor
• Encourages grounding and stability