CHAKRASANA
How to do Chakrasana?
Lie on your back.
Bends your legs at the knees and place them nearer to the hips.
Place the palms by the sides of your head by bending the elbows and fingers towards your body.
While inhaling, slowly raise your body upward, resting on the feet and the palms, thus curving the spine.
Retain the pose for a few seconds and, breathing normally, gradually increase the duration.
Concentrate on the spine.
While exhaling slowly come back and rest in Savasana for a while.
(Practice it 5-10 times)
Benefits of doing Chakrasana
1. Strengthens the vertebral column.
2. Increases oxygen intake capacity.
3. Prevents respiratory disorders and relieves stiffness.
4. Useful for treating diabetes, Asthma & obesity.
5. Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles.
Precautions
Do not practice any Asana OR Pranayama in which you don’t feel comfortable.
Do not over do the exercises if you feel pain in your body.
Start exercises mildly and then increase the repetitions as per your capacity.
People suffering from Back pain, Slip disc OR chronic disease should only practice Yoga and other exercises under the expert supervision otherwise do not do it.
Pregnant women should only practice Yoga under the supervision of an expert, otherwise do not practice any exercise by watching videos or website material.