Abstract

A LITRARY REVIEW ON ASANA WITH SPECIAL REFERANCE TO MAKARASANA

Prashant Chandrakant Sarade* and Madhuri Nivrutti Gavade

ABSTRACT

Asanas are performed as a physical exercise; Asanas promote good health as well as treat clinical signs and symptoms. Makarasan is described in Gheranda Samhita and Yogdipika, the effect of Makarasan is mainly on the musculoskeletal system. upright posture the weight of the body is transmitted through spinal column, producing a compressing effect especially on the discs. The backward bend offers more space to the intervertebral discs releasing the compression besides weight is a function of gravity and in lying down position as in Makarasan the pull of gravity is transmitted from the abdomen and thighs to the ground.

Keywords: Asana, Makarasana, Yogasana.