Question

Which position is required to perform Makarasana? Standing, Squatting, Prone, Supine

Answer 1

The Prone position is required to perform Makarassana.

• Asana generally means a posture. It is the yoga pose of the body.

• There are mainly 84 yoga asanas. Trikonasana, Tadasana, Naukasana, Bhujangasana, Vajrasana, etc are basic important asanas.

• It is believed that Patanjali is the father of the yoga asanas. International yoga day is celebrated on 21st June every year all over the world.

• Makarasana is a crocodile pose. The word Makarasana split into two words as Makara which means crocodile and asana mean pose.

• Makarasana is performed in a prone position. It helps to improve digestive disorders and relaxes the muscular system.