Makarasana(Crocodile Pose)

Makarasana(Crocodile Pose)

1. Makarasana(Crocodile Pose)

2. Makarasana(Crocodile Pose) This is the crocodile pose. Lie flat on your stomach. Your legs are stretched behind you. Place your palms on the floor under your chin. Inhale as you raise your head and upper body up until the navel by arching your spine backwards. Now bring your palms up while your elbows rest on the floor. Rest your chin on your palms. Breathe easily here for thirty seconds. Then slowly release the pose and relax.

3. Makarasana(Crocodile Pose) Precaution: Exaggerated lumbar curve should not practice this asana if any pain is experienced. Benefits: Slipped disc, sciatica, and lower back pain. Vertebral column to resume its normal shape and releases compression of the spinal nerves.