Question

Describe the procedure and benefits of Makrasana to control hypertension.

Answer 1

Makrasana involves lying prone on the floor, resting the head on folded arms with palms under the shoulders, stretching the legs with toes pointed outward, and relaxing totally. Makarasana can help people with hypertension relax their shoulders and spine, relieve waist pain, improve asthmatic breathing, and drop blood pressure by calming the autonomic nervous system.