Gujarat State Yog Board

Floor Asanas

Laying on the stomach

Makarasana The crocodile posture

In Sanskrit, Makara means crocodile. In this āsana, the body resembles the crocodile, hence the name.

Sthiti: Prone relaxation posture

How to perform

Lie down on your stomach with feet wide apart, toes pointing outward.

Bend both the arms and place the right palm on the left palm.

Place the head either left or right on your hands.

This āsana is practiced for relaxation in all prone postures.

Benefits

Promotes relaxation of the whole body.

Helps in recovery of back problems.

Indicated to counter stress and anxiety.

Precautions while performing

Avoid this practice in case of pregnancy and frozen shoulders.

Gujarat State Yog Board,
Fourth Floor, Block No. 3,
Karmayogi Bhavan, Gandhinagar

079 - 23258342/43