{"id":588,"date":"2023-03-28T09:02:33","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T09:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/?p=588"},"modified":"2024-08-28T05:45:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T05:45:36","slug":"makarasana-crocodile-pose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/makarasana-crocodile-pose\/","title":{"rendered":"Makarasana (Crocodile Pose)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Makarasana is derived from Sanskrit words \u201cMakar\u201d means \u201ccrocodile\u201d \u201casana\u201d means \u201cPose\u2019. Makarasana is a deep, relaxing, and restorative pose. It is a pose, which is best performed at the end of a tedious session. This is great for relaxation, in contrast with Shavasana, where the incumbent may fall asleep. However, in Makarasana, the pressure remains on the neck region, so the practitioner stays conscious. If you practice this properly, and on a regular basis, you will look calm on the outside, but underneath you will be very productive.<\/p>

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How To Do It?<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 Lie down on your stomach.
\u2981 Take support from your elbow to lift your head, neck and the chest.
\u2981 Join the elbows of both the hands, making a stand, and rest the palms of both the hands below your chin.
\u2981 The fingers and thumbs will be touching your cheeks. Both the feet would be separate according to the shoulder distance.
\u2981 Keep your toe out and heels inwards.<\/p>

Benefits of Makarasana (Crocodile Pose)<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 Makarasana relieves the condition of back aches and pains. It also helps in the proper development of the upper and lower back extensor muscles.
\u2981 It has a huge effect on the mental state. It mainly activates the parasympathetic nervous system.
\u2981 If you practice this asana, on a regular basis, the blood circulation stay in top condition, and the heart also remains healthy.
\u2981 It is very effective in conditions of Asthma. Many COPD patients see significant improvement, when they practice this asana on a regular basis.
\u2981 If you practice this asana, on a regular basis, your muscle flexibility and endurance will increase.
\u2981 You can perform this with meditation and Pranayama.
\u2981 It also has a therapeutic effect on the digestive system.
\u2981 It assists in curing or managing Diabetes Type 1 and 2 diseases, by acting on the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.<\/p>

Contraindications<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 If you suffer from any serious back injury, sprains, strains, and any nerve ailments, then you must consult a doctor, before doing this pose.
\u2981 Pregnant women have to avoid this asana.
\u2981 If you have any issue in your neck region, like any pain, injury, or surgery, then you must not do this asana. They may be Cervical Spondylosis, Pinched nerves, or Slip Discs.<\/p>

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