Wake up and Loosen up with MAKARASANA

Hi friends,

              Today we will see "The CROCODILE Pose".

                                       Health tip of the day: MAKARASANA

                                                        Makarasana

Makarasana is a relaxing pose. The name comes from the Sanskrit word Makra meaning crocodile and asana meaning posture.

How to do Makarasana :

• Lie down on your stomach on a flat surface.
• Fold your hands and place it in such a way that tip of your elbows touch the ground and fingers facing upwards.
• Now slowly raise your head and shoulders. Keep your neck straight and look forward. 
• Place your chin on your palms.
• Stretch your legs so that your toes touch the ground.
• Feel your complete body touching the ground.
• Breathe normally.
• Stay in this pose for 10 to 30 seconds.
• Repeat this asana at end of your fitness session for 5 to 10 minutes.

Benefits of Makarasana :

• Relaxes your whole body.
• Cures lung-related diseases, back problems.
• Stretches whole body muscles.
• Best asana for complete relaxation of your body.
• Improves flexibility.
• Keeps you alert.

Important Note :

If you have severe back injury avoid this asana.

    "Your body is your Temple. Keep it clean and healthy."

See you in another session on fitness with yoga. Till then stay healthy and fit.

                                                                                                   With Love
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                                                                                                    Lavanya R