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Mandukasana or the Frog pose is suitable for improving the flexibility
of the legs especially the thigh muscles. This yoga posture gets its
name from Sanskrit word Manduka means frog, The person performing it
resembles Frog thus the name Mandukasana. |
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How
to do Mandukasana? |
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For mandukasana sit in vajrasana first then spread your knees wide
apart while keeping your big toes touching. Hold this position as per
your comfort and then relax. This posture helps in strengthening tighs
muscles and makes them firm and shapely. |
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What
are the benefits of Mandukasana? |
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Mandukasana helps reduce excess fat in the body especially in the thigh,
hip and abdominal region. It helps in toning the muscles of the thigh
region and increasing the flexibility of the legs. It is also helpful in
the cure of pain in the knees, ankles, and back. It improves the
functioning of the digestive and excretory systems and advisable in
constipation, diabetes and digestive disorders. |
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Who
should avoid Mandukasana? |
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People
suffering from peptic or duodenal ulcer, severe back pain and cardiac
problem, and patients who have undergone abdominal surgery should avoid
practicing this asana. |
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