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News India Live, Digital Desk: Bhekasana: In today’s lifestyle, spinal problems and increasing obesity have become a major challenge. Working on a chair for hours and lack of physical activity is making our body weak from inside. In such a situation, yoga is a solution that keeps our body fit and flexible without any side effects.
There are many asanas in yoga that target parts especially parts of the body. Today we will talk about one such posture ‘Bhekasana’ or Frog Pose. This asana is not only beneficial for the spinal cord, but also helps to reduce obesity and excess fat in the body.
What is Bhekasana and how to do it?
Bhekasana, as it is obvious by the name (the meaning of bheka means frog), the body shape is like a frog. This may seem a bit difficult asanas, but regular practice can be done easily.
Method of doing (Steps to do bhekasana):
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Lie on the stomach: First of all, lie down on the stomach on the mat. Rest your elbows on the ground and the palms under the face.
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Fold the feet: Now slowly bend your knees and lift the legs upwards. Your claws should be towards the sky.
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Hold the feet with hands: Take your palms back and grab your claws (fingers) with them. The fingers should be inward, as the claws are bending towards the ground.
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Raise the body: While breathing, slowly raise your head, chest and upper torso above the ground. Keeping the elbows on the ground, raise your thighs a little, so that the claws are near the ground. The claws of your feet should be touched from the floor.
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Increase depth: Keep holding the claws downwards, which will make your thighs and hips feel stretched.
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Eye in front: Look at the front and stay in this position for some time, keep taking deep breaths.
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Come out of the seat: While exhaling, slowly bring the head, chest and legs down and return to the initial position. Relax a while and repeat if you want.
5 miraculous benefits of Bhekasana:
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Makes the spinal cord strong and flexible (Strengthens and flexes spine): This asana pressures the spine, which increases its elasticity and strengthens it. Back pain and posture problems improve.
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Helps in weight loss/reduces obesity): It puts pressure on the stomach and thighs, which reduces the fat of this region. It also stimulates abdominal organs.
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Reduces thigh and hip fat) Folding the legs work on the muscles of the thighs, hips and buttocks, which reduces excess fat and strengthens them.
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Stimulate abdominal organs (stimulates abdominal organs): This asana activates digestive organs such as intestines, liver and pancreas, which improves digestion.
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Relieves stress and anxiety: Physically stretch and maintaining balance calms the mind, which helps in reducing stress and anxiety.
Initially, do this asana under the supervision of an experienced yoga teacher, especially if you have a physical problem. With regular practice, you can take advantage of the miraculous benefits of Bhekasana.
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