(HR-III.55)
Slokha :
Translation : Place ankles under buttocks. Keep knees wide apart, place hands under knees. This is mandukasana
Benefits:
- Stretches quadriceps, groin , inner thighs and knees
- Releases tension and stress
- Relieves leg pain
- Strengthens the abdominals and back muscles
- Spontaneously induces the Moola and Uddiyana bandhas
- Improves function of digestive and reproductive systems
- Improves elimination
- Particularly helpful for constipation, diabetes and digestion issues
- Relieves stress, anxiety and mild depression
- Reduces weight in the thighs, hips and abdomen
- Relieves menstrual cramps
- Allows Kundalini energy to move up the spine
- Stimulates the energy in the palms and spreads it into the chest and heart region
- The posture creates a complete energy circuit and brings one’s focus inwards
- Removes diseases of the legs
Contraindication – Avoid with low back pain, knee or ankle injuries.