Chakrasana
Wheel pose strengthens the arms, shoulders, back and legs and deeply open the chest and hips. It energise the body and stimulates the nervous, endocrine, respiratory and circulatory systems. It is useful in removing the rigidity of the joints of the rib cage and thus increases the capacity of the lungs.
Benefits:
Improves flexibility of the neck, shoulders and back
Regulates digestive, elementary and reproductive systems
Reduces higher blood sugar levels
Helpful in regulating liver and pancreas
Relieves various gynecological conditions
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Steps to perform this pose:
Lie down flat on the floor in supine pose
Keep your feet together and arms by sides of the body
Bend both knees bringing heels close to the buttocks on the mat
Bend the elbows and place the palms below shoulders with finger pointing towards the feet
Inhale and lift the upper body and buttocks up in the air
In the final position elbows and knees are kept as straight as possible
Lower the body on the floor as you exhale
Bring down the buttocks, back and head on the floor
This is one round; practice 3-5 rounds
Contraindications:
Hernia
High Blood Pressure
Weak arms and shoulders
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