Garland Pose
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Garland Pose, Malasana , or Yoga Squat is an asana
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The pose is described in Bob Anderson's Stretching. Steve Ilg is a proponent of the pose. Sarah Keyes, an author of books on back pain, recommends the yoga squat daily to aid in back pain relief. The Posture Prescription, by Dr. Arthur White and written by Kate Kelly recommends squatting all day, to pick things up, while working on computers, and during everyday tasks.
Asana
Asana is a body position, typically associated with the practice of Yoga, originally identified as a mastery of sitting still, with the spine as a conduit of biodynamic union...
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Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words mala (माला) meaning "garland" and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".Description
The pose is a squat with heels flat on the floor and hip-width apart (or slightly wider if necessary), toes pointing out on a diagonal. The torso is brought forward between the thighs, elbows are braced against the inside of the knees, and the hands press together in front of the chest in Añjali MudrāAñjali Mudrā
Añjali Mudrā or Pranamasana is a hand gesture which is practiced throughout Asia. It is used as a sign of respect and a greeting in India and amongst yoga practitioners and adherents of similar traditions...
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The pose is described in Bob Anderson's Stretching. Steve Ilg is a proponent of the pose. Sarah Keyes, an author of books on back pain, recommends the yoga squat daily to aid in back pain relief. The Posture Prescription, by Dr. Arthur White and written by Kate Kelly recommends squatting all day, to pick things up, while working on computers, and during everyday tasks.