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How to Do Bhekasana (Frog Pose)
Bhekasana (Frog Pose) is a challenging yoga asana that involves a deep stretch of the thighs, hips, legs, and ankles. Regular practice can help enhance lower-body flexibility, improve spinal movement, and support better posture. This advanced pose should be performed slowly and with proper guidance to avoid strain or injury.
Steps to Perform Bhekasana
- Lie on your stomach in Makarasana (Crocodile Pose) and relax your body.
- Take a deep breath and slowly bend both legs at the knees.
- Move both feet upward and toward the waist or head.
- Take both hands backwards and reach toward your feet.
- Hold the right foot with the right hand and the left foot with the left hand.
- Slowly move the feet downward and try to bring the soles toward the buttocks.
- In the final position, lift the face upward, gently bend the neck, and keep the spine slightly curved upward.
- Keep both legs bent at the knees and maintain the posture without jerking.
- Take a few slow, comfortable breaths while maintaining your balance.
- If performing the pose with both legs is difficult, practise by holding and bending one leg at a time.
- To come out of the pose, exhale, slowly release the feet and hands, and return to Makarasana to relax.
- Repeat the posture 3-4 times, gradually increasing the duration of the final position as your flexibility improves.
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Benefits of Bhekasana (Frog Pose)
Helps strengthen the core muscles.
Helps reduce neck and shoulder discomfort.
Supports flexibility and mobility of the spine.
Helps relieve and prevent back discomfort when practised correctly.
Improves the flexibility of the legs, thighs, and hips.
Helps improve overall body flexibility and posture.
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Indications
Bhekasana may be practised as part of a yoga routine for:
Supporting efforts to reduce belly and waist fat along with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Strengthening the arms and shoulders.
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Contraindications and Precautions
Avoid Bhekasana or practise it only under professional guidance if you have:
Osteoporosis or leg injuries.
Spinal injuries or severe back pain.
Arm, wrist, or shoulder injuries.
Arthritis or other physical conditions that make the posture painful or difficult.
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Who Can Practice Bhekasana?
Bhekasana can generally be practised by individuals aged 14 to 50 years.
Beginners should learn the posture under the guidance of a qualified yoga instructor.
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Who Should Avoid Bhekasana?
Senior adults, particularly those above 60-70 years of age, and pregnant women should avoid Bhekasana.
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