Makarasana

A prone resting pose where the forehead rests on stacked hands, allowing deep diaphragmatic breathing.

Alignment Cues

• 1.Lie prone with legs slightly wider than hip-width
• 2.Stack the hands and rest the forehead on them
• 3.Let the toes point outward
• 4.Observe the breath and feel the belly press into the floor
• 5.Relax the entire body

Benefits

• +Promotes deep relaxation
• +Encourages diaphragmatic breathing
• +Relieves tension in the back
• +Calms the nervous system