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Bend your knees, lowering your hips until they are roughly in line with your knees. Keep your weight in your heels.

To practice the pose effectively and safely, follow these alignment cues: Stand with feet wider than hip-width apart.

The Goddess Pose is as much about mental state as it is about physical alignment. yogagoddess_00466.jpg

It is a heat-building posture that targets the glutes, hips, thighs, and ankles.

Avoid over-arching or over-tucking; aim for a neutral, engaged pelvis. Bend your knees, lowering your hips until they

Traditionally, arms are held in "cactus" or "goalpost" style—bent at the elbows with palms facing forward.

Connects to the Sacral Chakra , associated with creativity and emotional health. The Goddess Pose is as much about mental

Utkata Konasana translates literally to . It is a standing wide-legged squat that combines physical exertion with spiritual grounding.