STEPS

Goddess pose is a wide squat pose and this variation combines a wide standing squat with a twist. Goddess pose, twisting variation is famous for its cleansing effects, gently massaging the inner organs and stretching the abdominal rectus. Goddess pose, twisting variation is suitable for pregnancy and power yoga, opening the hips and strengthening the leg and muscles.

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 twist the torso to the right. Bringing the right shoulder back, the left forward, eye gaze over the shoulder. To exit the pose, bring the eye gaze back to centre, square the shoulders and twist to the left. Repeat 3X each side.