How To Do Frog Pose In Yoga – Mandukasana

How to do frog yoga pose

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The Frog Pose, also known as Mandukasana in Sanskrit, is a yoga pose that resembles a frog's stance.

Frog Pose –Mandukasana   
Reclining & Relaxation Pose

mandur’ meaning ‘frog’ and ‘asana’ meaning ‘posture’

Before attempting this pose, ensure your knees are warm and are able to bend completely. Start slowly, in child pose, to test your flexibility before practicing the pose.

How To Do Frog Pose In Yoga – Mandukasana

Benefits

Stretches the inner thigh, groin and hip areas

Strengthens the back muscles

Improves circulation in hips and thighs

Sacral Chakra

(Swadisthana Chakra)

Emotional Identity, Creativity, and Desire.

“I’m Joyful.”

Root Chakra

(Muladhara Chakra)

Physical Identity, Stability, and Sense of Safety.

“I Belong.”

Steps

1.   From all fours, walk your knees as far apart as they will allow comfortably, without straining. The inside knife edge of your feet should be touching the ground, knees bent to 90-degree-angles.

2.   Inhale, and elongate the spine by energetically extending the crown of the head and the tailbone in opposite directions.

3.   Exhale, and while engaging your core, lower down to your forearms, making sure your elbows are stacked right below your shoulders.

4.   Stay here for five breaths or one minute, and breathe deeply.

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