The Posture is called Makarasana as the body resembles the shape of Makara, which in Sanskrit means ‘crocodile’. Makarasana is a relaxing asana to body and mind and is very beneficial for reducing stress.
Makarasana
Let us perform Makarasana by following the steps given below.
1. Lie down on your stomach.
2. Keep the legs at a comfortable distance with heels inside and toes pointing outward.
3. Fold your arms and elbows, and keep them under the head.
4. Place the head on the cushion of the arms, close your eyes and relax.
5. To come back, bring the arms alongside the body and both the legs together.
Remember the following points
Dos
Both elbows can be kept slightly apart if found difficult to put one above the other.
Do a deeper abdominal breathing.
Don’ts
Do not press the chest hard on the ground so that the breathing becomes uncomfortable.
Do not bring the feet together.
Benefits
- Traditionally it is a relaxing posture.
- It is beneficial in almost all psychosomatic disorders.
- It is beneficial for respiratory organs, as well as digestive organs.
Limitation
- Those having complaint of obesity and cardiac problems should avoid this practice.
