Mandukasana Definition
Mandukasana is roughly translated in English as Frog Pose.
It’s meaning in Sanskrit, “Manduka” means frog and “asana” means pose or posture.
Practioner Level
This is a basic level yogasana which can be performed by anyone who has been just started off with yoga asana practices.
Mandukasana Effects
It gives a soothing massage to the abdominal muscles.
14 Amazing Benefits of Mandukasana
Below are the scientific benefits of uttanasa.
- It helps in the smooth functioning of the abdominal muscles.
- Weight can be controlled with this Mandukasana.
- It helps in stimulating the pancreas.
- The dislocated navel can be corrected.
- A very good exercise for the heart.
- It helps control diabetes.
- Mandukasana enhances kidney and liver functioning.
- It burns the fat from the belly. hips, and abdomen.
- It will strengthen back, hips, ankles, and knees.
- Digestion power will be drastically improved with Mandukasana.
- It helps overcome stress and anxiety.
- Regular practice of Mandukasana helps in the impact of menstrual cramps.
- Helps release the unwanted gases from the stomach.
- It soothes the abdominal muscle which helps you keep your mind calm and relaxed.
Preliminary Asanas
You can do Vajrasana before doing this asana.
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How to do Mandukasana?
Here is a step by step procedure on how to do Mandukasana.
- Sit on a yoga mat comfortably.
- Take a few deep and slow breaths to relax your body.
- Sit in Vajrasana posture.
- Make a fist where thumbs should be locked inside the fist.
- Place your fist on the navel center.
- Inhale deeply.
- While exhaling bend forward slowly and put maximum pressure on the navel area.
- Ensure your chest should touch your thighs.
- Your eyes should be focused on the front.
- Maintain the pose for about 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly and deeply breathe while maintaining the posture.
- While releasing the pose, you exhale deeply.
- Deeply inhale and come back to Vajrasana.
- Repeat the process for 3-5 times.
Mandukasana Video
Please do watch the below video for better clarity on the asana on how to perform it.
Follow-up Asanas for Mandukasana
You can do Adho Mukha Svanasana, Baddha Konasana, Halasana, Salamba Sirsasana, Bakasana, Paschimottanasana, or Utkatasana.
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Note of Caution
Please check the note of caution section before you begin your spiritual practices.
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