The Sanskrit word “Chakra” means a wheel.During this Asan the shape of the body resembles the shapes of wheel.Therefore,this Asan is called Chakrasan. Steps : Begin by lying down on your back with feet apart. Now bend the knees and place your feet flat on the ground closer to your buttocks. Bring your palms under your shoulders such that the fingers point towards the shoulders and the elbows are shoulder width apart. Now inhale and press your palms firmly into the floor. Lift your shoulders and head off the floor by straightening your arms. The feet should be pressed firmly into the floor. Inhale and lift your hips up. The spine should be rolled up so that it may seem to resemble a semi circular arch or wheel. Straighten out your arms and legs as much as possible so that the hips and chest maybe pushed up. Hold this pose for at least 15-30 seconds. To go back to original, bend your elbows to lower your head and shoulders to the floor. Then bend your knees and bring your spine and hips back to the ground. Remember to relax a lot after doing this chakrasana yoga pose. Benefits : The yoga chakrasana pose stretches the lungs and the chests. Body parts like arms, legs, wrists, abdomen, spine, etc are strengthened. Glands like pituitary gland and thyroid gland are stimulated by doing this asana. The asana boosts energy and alleviate depression. People with osteoporosis, asthma, and back pain can benefit from this asana.
The Sanskrit word “Chakra” means a wheel.During this Asan the shape of the body resembles the shapes of wheel.Therefore,this Asan is called Chakrasan.
Begin by lying down on your back with feet apart.
