Sashankasana (Rabbit Pose, Hare Pose and Moon Pose)
Sashankasana is derrived from sanskrit words “Sashank” means “Moon” and “asana” means “pose”. That is why it is called Moon pose. However, there is another word, called ‘Sashaka’ which means ‘Rabbit’. Therefore, it is also called Rabbit pose.
It is one of the most relaxing asanas, which you can practice today. It is great for people, who are constantly suffering from back problems. It is a forward bending pose, to be exact. It mainly stretches the entire spine, along with the back muscles. Anyone can practice this yoga asana.
How To Do It?
⦁ Sit in the Vajrasana pose, on the floor with your knee separated.
⦁ Move your knees around a foot or more apart; inhale, stretch, and raise your arms above your head. After that, ensure that the arms are parallel to each other. Moreover, your biceps should be touching your respective ears and press your hips firmly against your heels.
⦁ While exhaling, start bending forward; first let your abdomen rest in between your knees; then your chest and lastly your forehead should go down.
⦁ Stop in between to stretch further and allow the spine to elongate.
⦁ For relaxation, you can turn your head to the right side and place your left cheek on the floor for half a minute. Stay there.
⦁ Relax and come back to your original pose.
Benefits of The Sashankasana (Rabbit Pose)
⦁ The regular practice of this asana soothes and relaxes the spinal nerves. When you fold the body forward, the paravertebral postural muscles that support your back, also get stretched. Thus, it leads to the release of pressure from the spinal nerves.
⦁ This pose is extremely good for all those with irritable bowel syndrome. The gastric activity also increases manifold. You can see transformations in your health as soon as you start practicing this asana.
⦁ The regular practice of this asana activates the Solar Plexus and Third Eye chakra. When you exert pressure on the forehead and the abdomen, it leads to the activation of the nadis.
⦁ The frequent bending and upright position, stretches and strengthens the spine muscles. The torso and hip muscles also get a good stretch.
⦁ If you are obese, you must practice this asana. It helps in increasing digestive fire. So, you will be able to metabolize all the food effectively.
⦁ Its regular practice can effectively reduce stress and anxiety levels from the body. It also soothes the brain.
Contraindications
⦁ If you have knee problems, or have undergone any recent surgery in other areas of the body, then it is best to avoid the asana.
⦁ If you suffer from Slip disc issues, you must avoid doing this asana.
⦁ If you are pregnant or menstruating, you must not practice this asana.
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