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Strengthens
  
Human back

Also known as
  
Frog pose

Bhekasana Bhekasana Frog Pose How to do and its Benefits

Note
  
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime

Stretches
  
Abdomen, Thigh, Thorax, Ankle, Groin, Throat, Psoas major muscle

Preparatory poses
  
Dhanurasana, Ustrasana, Supta Virasana

Similar
  
Dhanurasana, Ustrasana, Half Lord of the Fishe, Salabhasana, Gomukhasana

Yoga half frog pose or ardha bhekasana


Bhekasana (Sanskrit: भेकासन; IAST: Bhekāsana), or Frog posture is an asana.

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Etymology

Bhekasana Yoga for runners Ardha Bhekasana or the Half Frog Pose

The name comes from the Sanskrit words Bheka (भेका, bheka) meaning "frog", and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" since the asana resembles a frog.

Benefits and Risks

Bhekasana Bhekasana Frog Pose Fitness Republic

  • Though prolonged practice can cure flat feet.
  • Relieves pain in the heels due to calcaneal spurs and in knees due to gout
  • Stretches ankles, thighs and groins, abdomen and chest, and throat, and deep hip flexors (psoas)
  • Strengthens the back muscles
  • Improves posture
  • Stimulates the organs of the abdomen
  • Awakens the kundalini

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    References

    Bhekasana Wikipedia
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