Health Benefits Of Crocodile Yoga PoseAnd How To Do It
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Makarasana, also known as the Crocodile Pose, helps to relax the nervous system. It is also an excellent asana that you can do between other yoga poses asanas to strengthen the back. The name, Makarasana is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘Makara’ which means ‘crocodile’ and ‘asana’ which means ‘posture’.
There are different yoga asanas and each of them has its own benefits. Makarasana too has several health benefits. Here, take a look at the health benefits of Makarasana.
Respiratory Health
When you practice Makarasana, it helps to improve your respiratory health. It helps to open up your chest which helps your lungs to expand. This eventually can improve your breathing. This asana can be beneficial for people with asthma or other respiratory issues.
Reduces Stress
This yoga pose helps to reduce stress and anxiety. When you lie on your belly with your arms under the head, the posture helps you breathe deeply which eventually helps to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. This can help you relax and reduce your cortisol levels.
Improves Circulation
This pose helps to improve blood flow throughout the body when you are in the lying position. This circulation can help in delivering more oxygen and nutrients to different tissues and organs, thereby, improving overall health.
Relaxes Muscles
This pose targets the muscles in the back, shoulders and neck, thereby helping in relaxation and reducing tension. It also helps to release any built-up stress and reduce pain and discomfort.
Gives Mental Clarity
The pose can also help to increase your mental clarity and concentration. It also helps in calming the mind, reducing mental fatigue and improving your cognitive function.
Improves Digestion
The pressure put on the abdomen can help to stimulate the digestive organs and improve digestion. It can also help in reducing bloating, chances of constipation and other digestive problems by aiding in the movement of food through the digestive tract.
Aligns the Spine
This asana also helps to realign the spine and reduce back pain. Makarasana gives you a gentle stretch which helps to decompress the vertebrae, thereby, reducing pressure on the spinal discs and improving spinal health. This pose is beneficial for people who suffer from chronic back pain or stiffness.
How To Perform Makarasana?
- Start by lying on your stomach.
- Raise your head along with your shoulders.
- Then, fold your arms by placing the right arm above the left arm while keeping the elbow pointed.
- Your left palm should be kept on the ground and the right palm on the left arm.
- Make sure your fingers touch the inside of the elbow.
- Place your head at the centre where you have placed the right wrist above the left wrist.
- Now close your eyes and relax your body and mind.
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