We all know that it is very beneficial for mothers to practice yoga during pregnancy. If you only had time to do one pose every day, you should do Malasana or Garland Pose. This wonderful, yet challenging pose helps to open the hips while strengthening the legs. This is also a good way to pick things up from the floor or reach lower cabinets after a C-Section.
To get into the pose:
1) Stand with your feet about mat width apart with the toes turned out.
2) Lower into a squat. Make sure that your heels stay in contact with the floor. If that is not possible, place a blanket or folded mat under the heels.
3) Try to maintain a straight spine by rolling the shoulders back.
4) To go deeper or to increase the stretch in the hips, push your arms against your thighs while pushing your thighs back against your arms.
5) Hold the pose for as long as you feel comfortable, working up to one minute.
6) To release, inhale and straighten the legs.
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