In Ayurveda and Yoga, almost all the postures are related to animals, reflecting the belief that animals are closer to nature. Today, we’re going to talk about Mandukasana, also known as the Frog Pose because it resembles the posture of this animal. Improve digestion with Mandukasana and explore its benefits for your overall health.
Yoga for digestion
- Rest your knees on the floor and sit on your toes with your spine erect, so that your toes touch each other and your heels are pointing outwards;
- Close your hands, with your fingers above your thumb;
- Close your hands together over your navel and inhale deeply;
- Exhale, moving your body towards the floor;
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 initially 7 times.
Watch the video from our Ayurveda expert to see a demonstration of this Asana and understand its importance.
People who should avoid it
This Asana begins by tightening the stomach, so people who have undergone any internal stomach surgery in the last three months should not do this practice. In addition, people suffering from heart problems should also avoid it. Finally, consult a doctor if you need permission before doing this exercise.
Step by step
- Rest your knees on the floor and sit on your toes with your spine erect, so that your toes touch each other and your heels are pointing outwards;
- Close your hands, with your fingers above your thumb;
- Close your hands together over your navel and inhale deeply;
- Exhale, moving your body towards the floor;
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 initially 7 times.
With more practice, you can spend longer in the position of step 4, waiting a few seconds after exhaling before returning to an upright posture to inhale again.
Benefits
Firstly, it improves the entire digestive system. So you can use Mandukasana to regulate your digestive system. In addition, this practice can also help people suffering from type 2 diabetes. This Asana also provides a massage to all the organs, including the liver, colon, and the digestive system itself. Finally, this Asana also helps to improve back posture.
When to do it
The best time to do this yoga pose to get the maximum benefits is in the morning, while still fasting.
In addition, your stomach should be empty before doing it. So if you’re doing a yoga session, always do this Asana last. If you’re doing it in the afternoon, do it three or four hours after your last meal.
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