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As they inhaled and lifted their arms to shoulder level, participants were instructed to exhale and squat down, drawing their hips back. This squat was repeated several times, with focus on maintaining a fixed gaze and coordinating breath with movement. The pose culminated in participants bringing their palms to heart center, pushing their knees open with their elbows and holding the position to encourage hip opening.
Baddha Konasana and Inner Thigh Release
Transitioning from Malasana, participants moved into Baddha Konasana, or Bound Angle Pose, which involved bringing the soles of the feet together and gently flapping the knees up and down to release tension in the inner thighs.