Goddess Pose Variation On a physical level:: It helps to stretch the inner thighs, groin and hip area, strengthen the legs, tone the core muscles, activate the pelvic floor and also open the chest To find the correct alignment: Find a standing straddle position with the legs about 3 feet apart, turn your toes out from your hips and start bending your knees making sure that the knees stay pointing over the toes as you squat down. Go as deep as it is available to you, eventually finding your thighs parallel to the floor. Keep pulling your belly button towards