Marjariasana

Exercise-54: Marjariasana

• Sit in vajrasana.
  Place both hands flat on the floor in front beneath the shoulders.
• Raise the buttocks and stand on the knees.
• Inhale, depress the spine and raise the head.
• Exhale, lower the head and arch the spine.
• Again depress the spine and raise the head.
• Keep the arms straight and vertical.

Benefits-

• Improves flexibility of the neck, shoulders and spine.
• It tones the reproductive system and benefits pregnant women.
• Women suffering from menstrual irregularities and leucorrhea get better.
• Relieves cramps experienced by some women during menstruation.

To be practiced by pregnant women only up to up to 3 month’s pregnancy. Benefits of the asana are greatly enhanced if stomach is contracted during exhalation.

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Meditative Postures are good for our mind