Wheel Pose

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Chakrasana

Sanskrit term ‘chakra’ means wheel; this asana is so named because the final position resembles a wheel. One of the popular backward stretches, this asana belongs to the advanced group of practices. Although it is considered a backward stretch only but technically it also belongs to inverted group of asanas. So practice of this pose needs thorough practice and expert guidance.

Techniques:

• 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

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