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About this Practice
Garland Pose (Squat) — opens the hips, groin, and lower back while stimulating digestion. The natural human resting posture found in most traditional cultures — largely lost to chair-sitting.
How to Practise
- 1
Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width, toes turned out.
- 2
Lower hips into a squat.
- 3
If heels lift, place a rolled blanket under them.
- 4
Bring hands to prayer at chest. Use elbows to gently press knees wide.
- 5
Hold 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
Benefits
- ✓Opens hips, groin, lower back
- ✓Tones abdominal organs
- ✓Improves digestion
- ✓Strengthens ankles
Health Goals Addressed
⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications
Knee injury. Hip replacement.
Want to learn this under guidance?
All practices in this library are taught systematically at Nibedita Yoga Training Centre.