New Delhi, May 31 (IANS). ‘Yoga’ not only improves physical health, but also provides mental peace and spiritual balance. In such a situation, today we tell you about a yogasana, which is proving to be a boon in today’s stressful life. It is being talked about ‘Shashankasana’, which is also called “Rabbit Mudra”.
This asana not only gives flexibility to the spine, but also helps to calm the mind and reduce stress. Come, know about the right way to do ‘Shashankasana’ and its benefits.
‘Shashankasana’ is a simple and effective yoga posture, which can easily do both early and experienced yogis. In this posture, the condition of the body becomes like a rabbit. Wear loose and comfortable clothes to do this. Also practice it on an empty stomach or 3-4 hours after meals.
First of all sit in Vajrasana and bend your knees, rest the buttocks on the ankles. Keep the spine straight and keep both hands lightly on the knees. Keep the shoulders loose and normalize the breath. During this, take a deep breath and slowly raise both hands upwards. During this time the palms should be towards each other. Slowly exhaling, tilt the body forward and try to touch your forehead from the ground.
During this time, spread both hands on the ground, the palms should be downwards. Your stomach should touch the thighs and stay on the buttocks on the ankles. In this situation, your body will create a rabbit -like shape, so it is also called “rabbit posture”.
Stay in this posture for 20-30 seconds or increase the time according to your naturalness. Keep the breath normal and deep. Focus on your breath. During this time you can close the eyes to keep the mind calm. Also, while breathing, slowly lift the body up and come back to Vajrasana. Also, place the hands again on the knees and take a normal breath for a few seconds. Repeat it two or three times as required.
This asana makes the spine strong and flexible, which relieves back pain. Also, by sticking the forehead on the ground increases blood circulation in the brain, which reduces stress and anxiety and mild pressure on the stomach improves the digestive system and relieves constipation problem.
In addition, it helps to increase attention and concentration. Also, sitting in the state of Vajrasana strengthens the muscles of the knees and ankles. This asana stimulates pituitary and pineal glands, which help in hormonal balance.
However, pregnant women should avoid doing this asana. In addition, this asana should not be done without the advice of the specialist in case of pain in the knees or back. People with high blood pressure or dizziness should also be cautious while doing this.
It is said that doing ‘Shashankasana’ on an empty stomach in the morning is most effective. You can do light stretching or sun salutations before doing this, so that the body becomes hot. Regular practice provides full benefits, so include it in your routine.
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