CHAKRASANA

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    Chakrasana | Upward Bow Pose | Urdhva Dhanurasana | Wheel Pose

Chakrasana is a strong back-bending yoga asana. It is popular in many forms of yoga and is part of the primary series of Ashtanga yoga. As well as being a back bend, chakrasana is seen in yoga as a heart opening posture and is thought to work on the heart chakra.
The name comes from the Sanskrit chakra, which means “wheel,” and asana, which means “posture” or “seat.” It is so called because the body forms the shape of a wheel when in this posture.
Chakrasana may also be referred to simply as wheel pose or wheel. Chakrasana is also sometimes known by an alternative Sanskrit name, urdhva dhanurasana, which means upward-facing bow pose.  

        Precaution of chakrasana

  • Do not try this Asana in case of back injury.
  • If you are suffering from heart problems, then don’t try this.
  • Headache, Diarrhea and carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • High or low blood pressure.
  • Do not perform this if suffering from any cardiac or spinal problems.
  • Avoid if suffering from hernia. 

      Procedure of chakrasana

  • 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 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 may be 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 of chakrasana

  • Strengthens liver, pancreas and kidneys.
  • Excellent for heart.
  • Good for infertility, asthma and osteoporosis.
  • Strengthens arms, shoulders, hands, wrists and legs.
  • Stretches the chest and lungs
  • Strengthens the arms and wrists, legs, buttocks, abdomen, and spine
  • Stimulates the thyroid and pituitary glands.
  • Increases energy and counteracts depression.