Goddess pose is a wide standing squat that opens the hips and chest while toning the entire body. This pose is a favourite of pregnancy yoga teachers, as this pose stretches the inner thighs, groins and hips. It is also known as fiery angle pose for it powerful energising benefits.

Begin from Mountain pose. Step the feet apart to twice the width of the hips pointing the toes out 45°. Bend deeply at the hips bringing the knees out over the toes. Rotate the hips, and inner thighs outward, sinking deeper into the squat. Place the hands on the knees and lift the waist out of the hips, lengthening the spine. Press the hands wide on the knee and draw the tailbone down. Pull the glutes towards each other and exhale to squat deeper. To finish the pose, bring hands into prayer. To exit the pose, release the hands, straighten the legs and step or jump feet together, returning to Mountain pose.