Mandukasana

While performing this asana, the body takes the shape of "Manduk"(frog). So this asana is called Mandukasana.

Technique :

• Sit in Vajrasana. spread your knees as wide as possible.
• Have the inner edges of the feet encircling the buttocks with the big toes of both the feet touching each other.
• Rest the hands as shown in the figure. Keep the trunk straight.
• Look straight and breath normally.
• Remain in this position for 8 to 12 seconds. Perform this asana twice in the first week. Later, practice this asana four time.
• While inhaling return to normal position and relax.

Benefits of Mandukasana :

• This asana stimulates the digestive system. It is advised in the treatment of constipation, diabetes and digestive disorders.
• This asana is effective in reducing the weight of the thighs, hips and the abdomen.
• This posture helps in tonning the muscles of thigh region and increasing the flexibility of the legs. It assists in the cure of pain in the knees, ankles and back.
• This asana increase sexual ability. It removes the defects of the reproductive system of women.
• This asana strengthens the lower parts of the loins.
• It is useful to cure asthma , insomnia and hysteria.

Contra indication :
people have cardiac problem, patient who have undergone abdominal surgery, severe back pain should avoid this asana.