Makarasana — Crocodile

«Makarasana» is the name for a group of Yoga Exercises in which the practitioner's trunk lies on the ground. The Sanskrit expression for this is «Makarasana», which translates as «Crocodile» means. These exercises help to relax the cross and lower back, to get blocked energies flowing again. They are therefore excellent for preventing tensions in the lower and middle back as well as in the cross area.

 

Crocodile Twisting

 

These exercises can be done on their own or as part of an Asana Series. In the Yoga Vidya Series, these exercises can be practiced before or after the «Sun Salutation» («Surya Namaskar»), after the shoulder / neck exercises, in any case before the actual Asanas.

 

 

Table of Contents

1 Crocodile‏‎ Video
2 Crocodile Exercises — more videos, tips, and considerations

2.1 Crocodile: Variant knee to sternum — Practical Instructions (Excerpt from a Complete Yoga Beginners Lesson)
2.2 Effects of the Crocodile Variant knee to sternum
2.3 Crocodile: Variant knee sideways towards the ground — Practical Instructions (Excerpt from a Complete Yoga Beginners Lesson)
2.4 Crocodile — Yoga Exercises for a relaxed back

 

 

Crocodile Video

Short lecture video on the topic «Crocodile»:

 

 

 

 

Learn a lot about «Crocodile» in this short essay. Sukadev thinks out loud about the word or phrase «Crocodile» and throws in some Yoga Considerations.

 

Crocodile Exercises — More Videos, Tips, and Considerations

Here you will find various video presentations and video instructions, some with accompanying text, on the subject of Crocodile Exercises:

 

Crocodile: Variant knee to sternum — practical instructions (Excerpt from a Complete Yoga Beginners Lesson)

 

 

 

 

 

Effects of the Crocodile Variant knee to sternum

This exercise is also called the «Deflating Position», because when practicing, stuck air sometimes moves out of the intestine. In general, this is a good exercise for the bowels as well as the lower back and lumbar area.

 

 

Crocodile: Variant knee sideways towards the ground — Practical Instructions (Excerpt from a Complete Beginners Lesson)

 

 

 

 

 

Crocodile — Yoga Exercises for a relaxed back

 

 

 

 

Relax your back and avoid lower back pain with these simple and highly effective Yoga Exercises. Demonstrated by Shankari Kittner, guided by Yoga Therapist Mahashakti Engeln, introduced by Sukadev Bretz.