Alia Bhatt’s yoga trainer, Anshuka Parwani, shared a fresh reel on her Instagram profile and noted the many benefits of doing Malasana daily. “Did you know, Indian toilets were such that we sat in Malasan for at least 10 minutes a day. Of course we have come a long way from the old Indian toilet, so let’s not forget to incorporate this asana into our daily lives (sic),” her post read.
For the video, Anshuka sat in the malasana pose and demonstrated variations of the yoga pose, highlighting the benefits of practicing the asana every day.
Apart from performing the basic Malasana pose, Anshuka did a variation of Malasana where she sat in the traditional Malasana pose with her arms folded behind her back and her knees alternately drawn out to the sides.
Benefits of doing Malasana daily
According to Anshuka, the following are the benefits of deep yoga pose:
- Improves reproductive health
- Reduces lower back pain
- Strengthens the knees
- Better digestion
- Helps with PCOS, PCOS, infertility, irregular periods
- Activates the work of the pelvic floor
- Strengthens the lower body
- Good for mental stability
How to perform malasana?
In an earlier interview with HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, founder of Akshar Yoga Institute, shared the method of performing Malasana. “Stand in the samasthiti pose with your legs and shoulders apart. Squat gently with your feet slightly wider than your body. Bend your torso forward to fit snugly between your thighs as you exhale. Keep your feet flat on the floor and put your palms together,” he said.
Malasana, also known as yoga squat, helps strengthen the lower body, especially the legs. It helps to strengthen the gluteal muscles, thighs, ankles and lower legs. It also helps build strength in the front and back of the spine. In addition, Malasana helps to open and stretch the shoulders and chest. It also tightened the body around the buttocks, thighs and abdomen, easing stiffness and increasing flexibility.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor for any health concerns.
