Makarasana

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MAKARĀSANA (The Crocodile Posture)
In Sanskrit, Makara means crocodile. In this āsana, the body resembles a crocodile.

Sthiti: Prone relaxation posture
Technique
• Lie down on your stomach with the feet wide apart, feet pointing outward.
• Bend both the arms and place the right hand on the left hand.
• Place the forehead on your hands.
• Keep the eyes closed. This is Makarāsana.
• This asana is practiced for relaxation in all prone postures.

Benefits
• Promotes relaxation of the lower back.
• Helps in recovery of back problems.
• Indicated for all orthopedic ailments.
• Indicated to counter stress and anxiety.

A word of caution
Avoid this practice in case of low blood pressure, severe cardiac problems and pregnancy.

Courtesy: http://www.nhp.gov.in/international-day-yoga-2015