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Chakrasana

The Chakrasana requires Yoga practitioners to achieve a backward bending posture, which may be difficult to perform initially. But with regular practice and devotion, the Chakrasana can be your best friend, especially if you suffer from spinal issues.

How to Go About It

Lie down with your stomach facing up and place your hands to the side.
Bend your knees till your heels are in close proximity to your buttocks. Try to maintain an approximate destination of 1 foot between the heels.
With hands raised, bring them towards your ears and place them beside the ears, with palms placed firmly on the floor, and facing the respective shoulders.
Use your feet and hands to elevate the body, and stretch thighs and shoulders without straining. The final position resembles an arch or a wheel.
Once you reach the final position, stay in it for as long as comfortably possible.
Release it slowly by coming down gradually and then straightening the legs and bringing the hands to the initial position.

The Benefits

Back muscles and the entire abdomen region is benefited from the practice of the Chakrasana.
Many internal abdominal organs are given a boost.
Leg muscles are stretched and strengthened.
Office goers with sedentary jobs, especially the ones who have to work on computers, benefit from this asana’s stress relieving qualities.

Safety Measures

Achieving the final position through the use of force is absolutely not recommended.
Novices should begin with the ArdhaChakrasana, a pose which does not require as much stretching as the Chakrasana.

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