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Decoding The Power of the Great Indian Squat (Malasana) Are you struggling with constipation? Have you been seated for too long?Tight hips? Sluggish digestion? Lower backache?Sciatica pains?and more?  Then the solution to this problem is Malasana, great Indian squat.  How it is done? In this asana, you spread your feet shoulder- width apart and hold your hands in namaskar mudra (prayer pose). Who should be careful while practicing Malasana? Contradictions: Avoid this asana if you have severe knee issues, especially surgery. Or seek guidance from a qualified teacher. Why it is called Malasana? Mala in Sanskrit means garland or rosary. However, some yoga schools dispute this translation. When pronounced with a long 'a' sound, it means garland, but when pronounced with a short 'a' sound, it translates to excrement.  This latter translation is considered the true origin of the pose name, as it resembles the squatting position used to eliminate waste. What are t...