Makarasana -
The Crocodile Pose
"Makar" means "crocodile" in Sanskrit.
Sequence:
- Lie flat on the carpet with the chin, chest and abdomen touching the ground.
- Stretch out the legs together at full length.
- Keep the arms on their respective sides.
- Spread the legs comfortably apart and rest them on the floor.
- Heels must point towards each other and the edges of the feet must touch the floor.
- The feet should be at right angles to the legs and the toes pointing outward.
- Raise your trunk and head.
- Bring one hand beneath the opposite shoulder and grasp it lightly and place the other hand on the opposite shoulder and grasp it lightly. Do this in such a way that a 'double triangle is formed with the folded elbows resting exactly above one another and the forearms crossing the opposite upper arms.
- Rest your forehead on this 'double triangle' and dip your face in the space in between.
- Close your eyes and relax.
- Do abdominal breathing and maintain this position as long as comfortable.
- Lie on your back and resume.
Benefits:
- Makarasana induces a complete relaxation of the body and mind.
- It relaxes the muscles and relieves the fatigue after a strenuous asana.
- The asana relieves and helps correct many breathing troubles and disorders in the genito-urinary system.
- It helps to reduce high blood pressure.
- Makarasana stimulates the small intestines which, in helps the digestive processes.
- It prevents scoliosis and flatulence
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