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Mārjāryāsana

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Stretches
  
Neck, Back torso

Follow-up poses
  
Also known as
  
Cat pose

Preparatory poses
  
Bālāsana, Garudasana

Pose type
  
Core

Note
  
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime

Similar
  
Bālāsana, Bitilasana, Bhujangasana, Matsyasana, Baddha Koṇāsana

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Marjaryasana is an Asana. It is translated as Cat Pose from Sanskrit.

Contents

The name of this pose comes from "marjara" meaning "cat", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".

Benefits and Cautions

This pose stimulates the internal organs of the torso, and stretches the back and neck muscles.

Be careful while doing this pose if you have neck injury.

Publications Featuring Marjaryasana

  • Asanas 608: Yoga Poses by Dharma Mittra
  • Yoga Resource Practice Manual by Darren Rhodes
  • Yoga (Yoga Journal Books) by Linda Sparrowe and David Martinez
  • 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses by Mr. Yoga (Daniel Lacerda)
  • Yoga From the Heart by Yogananth Andiappan
  • References

    Mārjāryāsana Wikipedia


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