Crocodile Pose (rest)

Makarāsana

Read what the gnome says

Crocodile Pose, the resting one! Lie on your belly, stack the hands under the forehead, and let the legs rest wide. Soften the whole body and breathe into the belly. Stay as long as you like. Calm, napping crocodile gnome.

Works on Diaphragm · Lower back

How to do it

1. Lie face down, legs a little apart and the toes turned out.
2. Fold the arms and rest the forehead on the hands.
3. Let the belly soften into the floor and breathe slowly into the back of the ribs.

Common mistakes

• Don’t tense the shoulders.
• Don’t strain the neck: rest the forehead on the hands.
• Don’t hold the breath.

Benefits

• Lets the body rest and the breath slow down.
• Eases tension and tiredness.
• A good way to end a practice.

Take care: Use cushions or blankets so nothing strains. Come out slowly if you feel lightheaded.

Suggest a correction

Not medical advice. Ease off if anything feels sharp or wrong.

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