Malasana is also called Garland Pose or Yogic Squat . It takes its name from Sanskrit where “ Mala ” means “ Garland ” , “ Necklace ” or “ Rosary ” and “ Asana ” means “ Pose ” or “ Posture ” . It generally comes naturally to kids and mass who have active lifestyle . But it gets difficult for people who have sedentary lifestyle to get into this pose . But with regular exercise and apply your body develops flexibility to perform Malasana or Garland Pose in effect .

Thisyogapose is also know as the squatting adaptation of Namaskarasana

Malasana or Garland Pose is a forward bending asana . It let go the stress and tenseness in the dead body when it is flex . Malasana or Garland Pose provides a rhythmic flow of energy and awareness in the trunk . It see to it that hips are rooted in the back as the spine elongates while practicing the asana .

How to do Malasana or Garland Pose?

verify that your stomach and gut is empty before you initiate practicing Malasana or Garland Pose . You should have your meals 2 - 3 time of day before do the asana as by that time the food would have been digested and the body will have enough energy to practice the Yogasanas .

The good time to practice Malasana or Garland Pose is in the morning but if someone neglect the morning practice it is okay to practice in the evening as well .

How to do Malasana or Garland Pose?

Malasana or the Garland Pose Variations

Pasasana or the Noose Pose or Wrapped Malasana

Eka Hasta Bhujasana or One Legged Insect Pose

Ardha Malasana or Half Squat Pose

To do Ardha Malasana which is a sport pose of Malasana or Garland Pose :

Benefits of Practicing Malasana or the Garland Pose

Precautions and Contraindications While Practicing Malasana or Garland Pose