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Mandukasana, Frog Pose
Hip Opener

Benefits/
Contraindications

Benefits:
 

• Tones the abdominal region and thigh muscles

• Enhances digestion

• Lubricates knee joints

• Relaxes the mind and body

• Energizes the body's aura

• Helps control diabetes

• Improves blood flow

• Cures insomnia

• Improves posture

• Enhances overall sleep

• Minimizes the impact of menstrual cramps

• Relieves stress, anxiety, and depression

• Awakens Kundalini

Contraindications
 

• Women who are pregnant should completely avoid this pose, due to pressure at the lower abdomen.

• Any kind of ulcer in the body more so with peptic ulcers, one should avoid this pose. Practicing this pose will create more indigestion and pain in the upper abdomen.

• Any kind of surgery undertaken around the abdomen, will make this pose uncomfortable and hence should be taken precautions while practicing this pose even if it has been years since the surgery.

• Anyone who is weak at the knees and finds it difficult to put pressure on the knees would have to avoid this pose.

• Not to be practiced when in full stomach, a good 4 hours of gap between the meals and the practice of this pose should be given. For better results one should practice this pose early morning hours in empty stomach.

• Someone suffering from severe migraine should avoid this pose, as the pressure in the head may aggravate the pain and if one is not comfortable yet with the smooth breathing it can make the symptoms worse.

• Anyone with severe back pain should avoid this pose, as the pressure at the abdominal area will create uneasiness around the spine and hence could aggravate the back pains.

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