How to Do the Garland Pose in Yoga

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Stand in Mountain Pose.

   Make sure that your feet are together.
   
   Additionally, your toes and the soles of your feet should be spread to help you to be firmly balanced.Mountain Pose is the basis for many standing yoga poses.
   
   The Mountain Pose should be a relaxed, yet alert posture.Your weight should be evenly spread in Mountain Pose.
   
   This should be true in both your legs and feet as well as your arms and chest.
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   Step 2: Squat with your thighs wider than your torso.

   Your thighs and butt should be close to the ground so you are comfortable, yet flexible.
   
   It’s also important to exhale while you’re squatting so you are relaxed and calm./images/thumb/a/ad/Do-the-Garland-Pose-in-Yoga-Step-2-Version-3.jpg/v4-550px-Do-the-Garland-Pose-in-Yoga-Step-2-Version-3.jpg /images/thumb/a/ad/Do-the-Garland-Pose-in-Yoga-Step-2-Version-3.jpg/v4-300px-Do-the-Garland-Pose-in-Yoga-Step-2-Version-3.jpg Your squat should come from your torso first in a vertical movement.
   
   Make sure that you use your torso as a wedge that fits comfortably between your thighs.
   
   Exhaling while you’re squatting is important.
   
   Breathing is very important in yoga and can keep your body relaxed, but ready to move. , This movement should put your head and upper torso between your knees while your head and torso are still upright.
   
   Bring your palms together as if you were praying and stay in the pose for several breaths./images/thumb/1/10/Do-the-Garland-Pose-in-Yoga-Step-3-Version-4.jpg/v4-550px-Do-the-Garland-Pose-in-Yoga-Step-3-Version-4.jpg /images/thumb/1/10/Do-the-Garland-Pose-in-Yoga-Step-3-Version-4.jpg/v4-300px-Do-the-Garland-Pose-in-Yoga-Step-3-Version-4.jpg When leaning your torso into your knees, it may be tempting for your toes to turn out instead of facing forward.
   
   If possible, try to keep your toes straight and parallel. , Once you've held the pose for a count of five breaths, it's time to release.
   
   Bring your fingertips to the floor.
   
   Unbend your legs, pushing yourself upwards, while keeping your torso facing the floor./images/thumb/e/e3/Do-the-Garland-Pose-in-Yoga-Step-4-Version-4.jpg/v4-550px-Do-the-Garland-Pose-in-Yoga-Step-4-Version-4.jpg /images/thumb/e/e3/Do-the-Garland-Pose-in-Yoga-Step-4-Version-4.jpg/v4-300px-Do-the-Garland-Pose-in-Yoga-Step-4-Version-4.jpg When you are done moving, you should be in a forward fold, with your face towards your knees and your arms bent towards the floor.
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   Step 3: Spread your knees apart and lean forward in between them.

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   Step 4: Release the pose.

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