Posted on December 12, 2007 in Yoga Asanas
While performing this asana, the body takes the shape of a frog. So this asana is called as ‘Manduk Asana’, in English the ‘Frog Pose’.
How to practice?
- Sit in Vajrasana with both the legs bent in the rear.
- Keep both the paws of the legs touching each other.
- Keep both the heels opened out.
- Sit with waist and back straight supporting the buttocks on the two heels.
- Now separate the knees as far apart as possible. This is Manduk sitting.
- Now for Mandukasana bring both the knees in the front touching each other.
- Close both the fists of the hands and keep them on the belly on both the sides of the navel.
- Lower the body in front and let the forehead touch the ground.
Benefits of Manduk Asana
- This is a meditative asana and the helps the body, mind and soul to be in balance and harmony.
- Promotes digestion
- Helps in gastritis, constipation
- It tones facial muscles and straightens eye muscles.
- It strengthens the liver and may help in producing digestive enzymes.
- This asana stimulates the digestive system.
- It strengthens thigh, knees, and calves.
- Helps patients with joint pain (Arthritis)
- This asana is effective in reducing the weight of the thighs, hips and the Abdomen.
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October 26th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Regret to inform you that I find no effect in lowering my Blood Sugar after doing- for the last 12-15 Months
1 Kapal- Bhati x 40-45 Minutes (1500 times)/Day
2. Anulome-Vilome x20-25 minbutes (320 times)/Day
3. Manduk Asan x 15 Minutes (30 times)/Day
But happy to say that I have found
definite effect in
1. Reduction of Blood Pressure
2. Reduction in my Serum Cholesterol
3. Disappearnce in my Leg Cramps
4. Feeling of general well being and energised.
Any comment why there is no effect in reduction of my Blood Sugar ?
Regards
26/10/2008