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Thunderbolt Pose III/ Mandukasana
By FITTR
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20 Jun 2022
2022-06-20T12:57:59.000Z
Preparation
This pose helps in speeding up digestion due to the pressure on the stomach, getting rid of excess gas in your belly and adds strength to the calf and thigh muscles. Let's look at the steps: Kneel on the floor with the knees close together. Bring the big toes together and separate the heels. Place the knees on the ground. Lower your hips and place them onto the heels. The heels should touch the sides of the hips. This is the starting position.
Method
Step 1
Now, bring your left palm below the belly button, put the right palm on top of the left palm
Step 2
Inhale, raise your head up and expand the chest
Step 3
Exhale, bend forward and rest the chest on the thighs and forehead on the floor
Step 4
Your palms are pressing the stomach
Step 5
Go as downward as is comfortable
Step 6
Hold the pose for 5 breaths
Step 7
Inhale; slowly raise the head and upper body up
Step 8
Exhale, go back to the starting position - place the hands on the thighs, palms down and look forward
Step 9
Precautions: Be careful with your ankles and knees
Step 10
It shouldn't be performed by people with gastric problems.
