2019-04-01_Australian_Yoga_Journal

3 MALASANA

Garland Pose

Bring your feet about mat-width apart and slightly turn out

your toes. Come into a squat; if your heels lift from the

floor, place a blanket underneath them. Reach your hands

forward and bring your forearms to the ground to try to

lower your torso between your thighs. Remain there or

bring your hands to prayer position. Stay here for 10

breaths.

4 MARICHYASANA A

Marichi’s Pose A

Come into Dandasana (Staff Pose), with your legs straight

out in front of you. Keep your left leg straight and bend

your right knee so it points to the ceiling. Place your left

hand on the floor for support as you reach your right arm

forward toward your left foot. Stay here, or if your right

shoulder is comfortably past your right leg, wrap your

right arm around your right knee; bring the left arm back,

and reach for your left wrist. Inhale to lengthen and look

up. Exhale and fold into the pose. Hold for 5–10 slow

breaths. Repeat on the left side.

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