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- “Mal<\/strong>” \u2014 meaning “garland”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Asana<\/strong>” \u2014 meaning “pose”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Malasana <\/strong>also known as the garland pose<\/strong>, squat pose is an asana. Mala \u2013Garland, necklace, Asana \u2013 Pose; Pronounced As \u2013 maa-laa-sa-na<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Garland Pose<\/strong> also called, “Wide Squat,” Malasana <\/strong>is the preparatory position for the arm balance, “Crow Pose \/ Cat Pose” (Bakasana<\/em>). Most yoga teachers also refer to Malasana as “Frog Pose<\/strong>,” but that is not to be confused with the hip-opening pose performed on the knees, which is also called “Frog Pose<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Health Benefits of Garland Pose – Malasana:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Opens your hips and groin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Instigates metabolism. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Malasana\u00a0also increases blood circulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Malasana\u00a0stretches the thighs, groin, hips, ankles, and torso.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stretches your ankles, lower hamstrings, back and neck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tones your abdominals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Malasana\u00a0is particularly beneficial for women who are pregnant <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Aids in digestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Help to concentration, and focus <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Malasana\u00a0improves balanc <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Strengthens your metabolism<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keeps your pelvic and hip joints healthy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ideal for prenatal yoga<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- help regulate sexual energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- tones the belly. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- improves the Yoga posture. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- flexibility in your ankles and knees. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Malasana Garland pose Preparatory Poses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Baddha Konasana<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Upavistha Konasana<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Virasana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Malasana Garland pose Follow-up Poses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Uttanasana<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Adho Mukha Svanasana<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bhujangasana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Other Information of garland pose<\/strong> – Malasana<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Yoga Pose Level:<\/strong>\u00a0Basic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Yoga Style:<\/strong>\u00a0Hatha Yoga<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Yoga Pose Duration:<\/strong>\u00a060 seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Repetition:<\/strong>\u00a0None<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sanskrit Name<\/strong> : Malasana<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- English Name <\/strong>: Garland Pose<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stretches:<\/strong>\u00a0Thighs, Hamstrings, Groin, Lower back<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Strengthens:<\/strong>\u00a0Lower back, Hips, Digestive system <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Yoga Style:<\/strong>\u00a0Hatha Yoga<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Yoga Pose Level:<\/strong>\u00a0Basic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Asana<\/strong>” \u2014 meaning “pose”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n