The basic principle of yoga practice is not only to perform the asanas but also to maintain their proper sequence and balance. Utthita Paschimottanasana brings a deep stretch to the back of the body and activates the abdominal muscles. After this asana, it is important to do Makarasana and Bhujangasana to give rest to the body.
Makarasana provides instant relaxation and relaxation to the body, while Bhujangasana provides strength and flexibility to the spine.
Makarasana – In yoga practice, doing Uttha Paschimottanasana (an intense forward bend and balancing pose) followed by Makarasana (a relaxing stomach pose) is considered very important for spinal balance, muscle recovery and calming the nervous system.
According to Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Makarasana is mainly practiced as a counter-pose and relaxation after Utthita or Niralamba Paschimottanasana, when you bend the body deeply in one direction, then the asana done in the opposite direction brings the body back to the normal position.
Utthita Paschimottanasana involves a deep and intense forward stretch on the spine and back muscles. Immediately after this, doing Makarasana provides relief, due to which the natural structure of the spine remains balanced and its stiffness is removed.
Bhujangasana – Utthita Paschimottanasana is an intense forward bend, in which the spine is completely stretched forward. Bhujangasana is a backbend. When practitioners bend backward after bending forward, the pressure on the joints and muscles of the spine is immediately relieved and it returns to its natural position.
According to the Ministry of AYUSH, doing Uttha Paschimottanasana creates pressure on the abdominal organs, which intensifies the digestive fire. Bhujangasana completes the toning of the abdominal organs (like liver, kidneys and intestines) by giving opposite stretch to the same pressure. This provides double benefit in problems like constipation and indigestion.
If the practitioner continues to do forward bending asanas and does not do counter (backward bending) asanas, then there may be undue pressure on the spinal joints. This sequence of Bhujangasana and Makarasana protects your lower back. Beginners should practice this asana only under the supervision of an expert.
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