Namaskarasana Yoga Pose
A deep squat with the palms together and the elbows pressing the knees apart, then the arms reaching forward with the head bowed, in turn.
How to do it
Setup
Deep squat, feet about shoulder-width, heels down, palms together at the chest, elbows inside the knees.
Steps
- Press the elbows out against the knees, chest up.
- Reach the joined hands forward and down, letting the head bow.
- Bring the hands back to the chest and repeat through the hold.
Common mistakes
Heels lifting in the squat: widen the feet or rest the heels on a folded mat. Knees caving in: keep the elbows pressing them out over the toes. Collapsing onto the hands in the reach: the squat holds you up, the arms only reach.
Breathing
Inhale with the palms at the chest, exhale reaching forward.
