The crocodile pose provides comprehensive stretching throughout the body. It extends and stretches the back muscles, legs, buttocks, and posterior arms and legs. This yoga position helps diminish tension and enhance posture while releasing accumulated strain.
- Recline flat on your stomach.
- Connect both elbows together, creating a support structure with palms positioned beneath your chin. Elevate your chest while maintaining elbows and legs in contact.
- During inhalation, bend one leg followed by both legs together. While folding, the ankles should touch the hips. On exhalation, extend feet straight. Perform 20 to 25 repetitions.
Precaution: Individuals with significant back injuries should avoid this position. Those experiencing neck difficulties should maintain neutral head alignment or use a cushioned blanket for neck support.
Benefits: This exercise is beneficial in slip disc, cervical and sciatica. Provides comprehensive stretching and helps diminish tension and enhance posture.