(GsH-II.34)
Slokha :
Translation : Assume Mandukasana. Hold head by the elbows and stand up like frog. This posture is called uttana-mandukasana.
Benefits:
- Strengthens the abdominals, back and quadriceps
- Opens and increases flexibility in the hips, thighs, knees, shoulders and chest
- Lifts and lengthens the spine
- Improves coordination and fluidity of knees & ankle joints
- Increases lung capacity , circulation and power
- Spontaneously engages the 3 bandhas
- Improves functioning of digestive and excretory systems
- Advisable in constipation, diabetes and digestive disorders
- Complete energy circuit
Contraindications – Avoid with knee injury, any heart problems, peptic or duodenal ulcers