Yoga Pose:
Muktasana
Important Note
Take special precautions while doing any asana. If you are learning yoga, then take the advice of a knowledgeable person. Do not put any kind of force in the event of pain or unable to do so. Keep in mind that you will be able to succeed only with constant practice.
Brief Introduction Of The Muktasana
- Among the many poses in yoga asana Muktasana has a special mention as a pose that is good for liberation. In literal terms Mukti translates to liberation in Sanskrit and this pose is a good one for meditation while you are seated.
- You would also see the Muktasana commonly referred to as free pose. This yoga asana is practiced both in modern yoga and hatha yoga around the world. Although it is commonly confused with Siddhasana there are only minor differences between the two asanas.
- This is a basic pose that can be mastered by anyone who is into yoga asanas. People consider this one of the less risky asanas among all yoga asanas that are practiced. Preparatory poses include the easy pose and staff pose for this asana.
How To Do The Muktasana?
As mentioned earlier, this is one of the simpler asanas that you can practice with great effect to your mind and soul. You can choose to use a folded fabric, mat, or a special yoga mat to ensure that you are comfortable with the final position and can hold it for a while.
- You might want to begin with sitting in the Sukhasana. This would ensure that you are completely at ease before you begin getting into Muktasana. Ideally, your breathing is channelized when you sit in this position before you begin.
- While you place your arms beside your body you can choose to lie down on any flat surface that is covered with the mat or fabric. You would have to ensure that both of your feet are together and not apart.
- In this position while you are lying down you should take a deep breath. Now you should bring the knees slowly and steadily towards your chest while you exhale. It is imperative that you do this gently while concentrating on your breathing too.
- Your thighs should be pressed against your abdomen. You can choose to hug your knees so as to ensure that they are pressed comfortably against your abdomen. This can also be done by clasping your hands around your knees.
- You can continue to hold on to this position while you breathe in and out slowly and steadily. However, you should make sure that the pressure on your chest is tight while you exhale. If necessary, you can tighten the grip that you have on your knees. This would make it easier to put pressure on your chest.
- You can release your pose while you exhale. You can choose move sideways by rocking and rolling anywhere between 3 – 5 times. Once you are completed with this you can relax and breathe deeply and exhale.
- Like most asanas the Muktasana is commonly practiced early in the mornings to make your day better. However, due to lack of time people choose to do this in the evening too. However, despite the time you would have to ensure that you are in an empty stomach.
- This would ensure that you are able to attain all the potential benefits that Muktasana has for you. If you are practicing this asana in the evenings you should ensure that you do it after 4 – 6 hours from the time you had your last meal.
Benefits Of The Muktasana
There are many benefits that are associated with practicing the Muktasana. We look at the best ones among the lot below. Both men and women can practice this asana with no real difficulty. It is also suited for children and elderly alike as the poses are not difficult at all.
- If you are a person suffering from indigestion, acidity, and constipation this asana is for you as it helps cure these conditions without medication.
- Gastric issues are also addressed with regular practice of Muktasana.
- The abdominal organs in your body are also relaxed and the after effects are them feeling good and helping you feel better.
- Anyone who wishes to have a flat belly can practice this asana. It is said to have extremely good results for both men and women.
- Diabetes and blood pressure are the other conditions that this asana helps with.
- Overall digestion of your body is improved with better purification of the air that your body intakes and exhales.
- Arthritis and heart conditions can also be addressed with the regular practice of this asana on a regular basis.
Remember that these benefits are not something that you would achieve overnight. You would have to practice Muktasana on a regular basis to attain these benefits. It is also important that you do the asana right without any flaws to attain all benefits listed above.
Precautions To Be Taken While Doing The Muktasana
Some of the things that you would have to keep in mind before trying Muktasana are as follows. These things would help you avoid injury and any health complications that may be due to the pre-existing conditions that you may already have.
- If you are a person who had a recent surgery to your abdomen, shoulder, back, or hip you should avoid practicing this asana.
- People with piles or hernia should also keep away from practicing Muktasana.
- A woman who is pregnant should avoid this asana too. However, menstruating women can practice this as long as they are comfortable with it.
- Neck and back injury can also be aggravated by practicing this asana.
- People with testicle disorder, hyperacidity, heart problems, back problems, slipped disc, and other related problems may choose to avoid this asana.
Conclusion
- Although the Muktasana is a simple yoga asana it should be practiced with care. Any routine that you get into with your body should be addressed with care and the same applies for yoga asana too. You can consult your general physician about this asana.
- They would tell you if this asana would suit your body or otherwise. Alternatively, you can choose to consult with a yoga guru, yoga instructor, any professional yoga master about your body condition and the practice of Muktasana.
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