Prone Breathing

Sanskrit Name:	Makarasana
Category:	Pranayama
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Sub Category:	Pranayama
Types:	Back Bend, Chest Opener, Prone, Restorative, Seated & Floor, Stretch
Anatomy:	Hips, Lower Back, Psoas
Chakras:	Base, Heart Centre, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Back Pain, Confidence Building, Depression, Fatigue, Herniated Disc, Insomnia, Poor Posture
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Kapha, Pitta, Vata

Relax on stomach. Arms folded. Wide legs. Roll feet so heels point in. Press pelvis into floor. Rest forehead on arms. Feel stomach gently press into the floor on the inhale, and gently pull slightly away from the floor on the exhale.

Calming. Stretches back, legs, buttocks. Reduce stress. Improve posture.

Place forehead in Yoni Mudra.

Pregnancy.

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Prone Breathing Exercises Can Help You:

Reduce stress levels
Lower heart rate
Lower blood pressure
Improve diabetic symptoms
Reduce depression
Manage chronic pain
Increase energy levels
Deal better with life issues

Prone breathing has the added benefit of bringing attention to your breathing. On each inhale and exhale you will feel your stomach interacting with the ground. Feel your stomach gently press into the floor on the inhale, and gently pull slightly away from the floor on the exhale.

Prone Breathing

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