or ankle injuries, balance issues.
do not bend down as deeply if it gives you pain in the low back or in your knees. feel free to put your hands on a wall or a chair to help with balance if you cannot squat down fully. if you are able to squat deeply into the full squat, give yourself permission to put your hands on the floor in front of you if you are unable to balance.
if your heels come off the floor, place a folded blanket or roll up a portion of your yoga mat with enough thickness to put under your heels so they can comfortably rest on it. 