Yoga Practice Name
Malasana
Yoga Practice Branch
Ashtang Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga
Practice Level
Yoga Practice Type
Yoga Asana Type
Ashtang Yoga Category
Asana
Hatha Yoga Category
Asana
Steps and Description
- Stand straight and take few deep breathes.
- Fold your hands and make your feet in outward direction.
- Now, fold your knees and bent.
- In the final pose push your knees from inside out using your elbows to stretch them.
- Return to the final position and relax.
Practice Keynotes
- Balance should be on the both the legs equally.
- To make it more comfortable you can take support in initial days.
Cautions and Limitations
- Avoid facial contortions and excessive shaking of the body.
- Proceed carefully and only under expert guidance.
- At the slightest sign of discomfort, reduce the duration of practice and, if necessary, discontinue the practice for the day.
- Practice should never be rushed.
Contraindications
- People with any back or any other injury should not practice this asana.
- People who have cervical should avoid this asana.
General Benefits
- Strengthens the legs.
- Improves the digestive and urinary system.
Benefits for Disease
Depression, Eating disorders
Body and Organ Affected
Shoulder, Elbow, Arm, Chest, Armpit, Forearm, Back, Navel, Ankle, Waist, Abdomen, Hip, Leg, Thigh, Knee, Foot, Hand