Crocodile
- Lie on the stomach.
- Straighten the legs and position the big toes together with the heels falling out to the sides.
- Raise the head and shoulders and rest the chin in the palms of the hands with the elbows on the floor.
- Adjust the position of the elbows to a comfortable position.
- Close the eyes and relax the whole body.
Breathing
- Natural and relaxed.
Awareness
- Consciously relax the body.
- The natural breath.
- Manipura chakra.
Contraindications
- Back conditions.
- Exaggerated lumbar spine.
- 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy.
Benefits
- Helps to rectify slip disk.
- Alleviates sciatica.
- Soothes lower back pain.
- Relieves asthma.
Practice note
- Bring the elbows together for a more pronounced arch in the spine or separate the elbows apart to relieve pressure on the neck.
- Experiment with the placement of the elbows to find a comfortable position where the tension is evenly spread between the neck and the lower back.