{"id":169479,"date":"2023-01-27T10:26:22","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T10:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=169479"},"modified":"2026-04-16T13:47:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:47:48","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-markatasana-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-markatasana-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Markatasana (Monkey Pose) and How to Do it\u00a0By Dr. Ankit Sankhe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What is Markatasana?<\/a><\/li>
How to Do It?<\/a><\/li>
Benefits of Markatasana<\/a><\/li>
Risks of Markatasana<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHumans are caught up with the rapidly changing life around us. We rarely have time for ourselves, especially for physical and mental health. Due to our busy schedules, we all became lazy and were affected by many illnesses. Living a sedentary lifestyle can have negative consequences on our health. Do not worry; heard of the phrase \u201cYoga se hi Hoga\u201d? Yoga, a 3000-year-old ancient practice, uses components like asanas and pranayamas to improve physical and mental health. This post will highlight the steps, benefits, and much more of a popular asana called markatasana 1<\/a><\/sup>. Let us discuss more the Markatasana and its health benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In Indian mythology, many asanas are named after the vanara of the ancient scripture Ramayana. One such asana is markatasana or the monkey pose.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
This asana was described for the first time as hatha yoga practice in the 17^{th<\/sup> century.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
This asana signifies a monkey posture, and it is believed that monkeys are easily distracted; there are even terms like \u201cmonkey-mind\u201d describing a tendency of the human mind to leap from one object to the other. On the contrary, markatasana is a reclining posture focused on meditative practice.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Mahipal at Ayodhya, India was the one to achieve a world record for the \u201clongest performance of markatasana,\u201d he performed markatasana for one hour and eleven minutes on Jun 21, 2020.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What is Markatasana?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMarkatasana is also called the spinal twist pose, monkey pose, or markat asana. Markatasana is derived from Sanskrit words, \u201cMarkat\u201d, meaning monkey, and \u201casana,\u201d meaning yoga or posture. So, therefore it is also called the monkey pose 2<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In my opinion, Markatasana may provide the added benefit of stimulating the spinal cord in the cervical area. This gentle yoga posture might provide a boost to the neck region, promoting flexibility and vitality in that part of the spine 6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to Do It?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Markatasana yoga must be done properly for maximum health benefits. One may perform Markatasana yoga in the following manner:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Roll out a mat and lie on your back with your feet together on the ground.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Extend the arms sideways at shoulder level.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Next, inhale, bend both knees, and turn both legs to the right side. Rotate your head to the right and gaze at the right hand.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
This will give a spinal twist towards the right side.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Breathe out and repeat the steps with the other side (left)2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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