Bhekasana

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Bhekasana (Sanskrit: ??????; IAST: Bhek?sana), or Frog posture is an asana.

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Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words Bheka (????, bheka) meaning "frog", and asana (???) meaning "posture" since the asana resembles a frog.

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Benefits and Risks

• Though prolonged practice can cure flat feet.
• Relieves pain in the heels due to calcaneal spurs and in knees due to gout
• Stretches ankles, thighs and groins, abdomen and chest, and throat, and deep hip flexors (psoas)
• Strengthens the back muscles
• Improves posture
• Stimulates the organs of the abdomen
• Awakens the kundalini

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See also

• Kundalini yoga

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References

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Sources

Source of the article : Wikipedia