[[File:Ayurwiki-MakarāSana.gif|400px|right|Yoga in a Gif - MakarāSana]][[File:Makarasana.png|400px|thumb|right|''Makarasana Asana (Crocodile Posture)'']]'''Makarasana''' or the Crocodile pose is a yoga asana used for relaxation. In sanskrit, '''Makar''' means crocodile and '''Asana''' means a pose. Makarasana is a yogic pose useful for people with back and shoulder problems.
'''Makarāsana''' (Sanskrit==Technique==# Lie on your belly, with the arms crossed under your head. Rest the forehead on the wrists of the hands.# Close the eyes and let your whole body relax into the floor. Let the heels turn out and let the legs flop open.# Breathe deeply, pressing the belly down into the floor with each inhalation and hold for 6-10 breaths. With each exhalation allow your body to relax deeper into the floor.# To release: मकरासन) bring the palms under your shoulders and slowly press up into table or child pose or Crocodile Pose is an asanaroll over onto your back.<ref name="Technique"/>
== Etymology Technique in pictures/animation==
The name comes from the Sanskrit words makara meaning "crocodile" and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".
== Description Effects==* Beneficial in cervical, slip disc, spondylitis, sciatica.* Beneficial in all spine related problems.* Very useful in Asthama, knee pain, and other lungs related problems.* Stretches the muscles of legs and hips.* This pose is best for relaxing after doing other Asana.<ref name="Effects"/>
This ==Related Asanas==* [[Bhujangasana]]* [[Gomukhasana]]* [[Sethu Bandhasana]] ==Special requisites==It is relaxation essential to practice this pose correctly to avoid injury. * Avoid moving the body in this asana as it may disturb the practice.* Don’t put stress on the body during this asana as it is all about peacefully relaxing the body.* Avoid practicing this asana in the disturbing atmosphere as it may disturb the peace of mind.* Those who have exaggerated lumbar curve should not practice Makarasana. ==Initial practice notes==Initially, it might be tough to balance yourself in the pose. You might shuffle a bit due to imbalance. To avoid this, use your hands for support and raise them to complete the asana . With practice, your balance will improve, and a prone version of Savasanayou can assume the pose in the correct manner.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> ==References== <references> <ref name="Technique">[http://www.yogabasics.com/asana/crocodile/ "Methodology"]</ref> <ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/makarasana-crocodile-pose-steps-and-benefits/#gref "Beginers tips"]</ref> <ref name="Effects">[https://www.sarvyoga.com/makarasana-crocodile-pose-steps-and-benefits/ "Health benefits"]</ref> </references> ==External Links==* [http://www.finessyoga.com/yoga-asanas/basic-asanas/makarasana-steps-precautions-benefits Makarasana on finessyoga.com]* [http://www.yogicwayoflife.com/makarasana-the-crocodile-pose/ Makarasana on yogicwayoflife.com]* [https://eyogaguru.com/makarasana-crocodile-pose-steps-and-benefits-eyogaguru/ Makarasana on eyogaguru.com]
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