Chakrasana [The Wheel Pose]
How to perform Chakrasana pose - Yogo pose
Instructions:
1. Lie flat on the back in the shavasana (corpse pose).
2. While exhaling bend the knees and bring the feet as close to the buttocks as possible
with the soles of the feet flat on the floor.
3. Bend the arms at the elbows and place the palms of the hands flat on the floor directly
under each shoulder with the fingers pointing toward the back.
4. While inhaling slowly, begin to raise the head, back and buttocks off the floor while
arching the spine. Continue to press downward on the hands and feet while raising the
hips and stomach as high as possible.
5. Hold for the duration of the held inhaled breath. When you can't hold the breath
comfortable any longer, slowly exhale and return the back to the floor, slide the legs
out straight returning to the shava-asana.
Comments:
The chakra-asana is more challenging than most other yoga postures. Don't be discouraged if
your unable to accomplish it right away. Even attempting this posture without successful
completion holds great benefits.
First and foremost is the strength and suppleness it restores to the spine. It strengthens the
arms, shoulders and upper back as well and stimulates the cardiovascular system. The chakrasana has an overall tonic effect for the entire body. As the natural suppleness of the spine is restored after a period of practice you can begin to
perfect the form of this asana and thus experience greater benefits.
First be certain that the arms are as straight as possible with very little to no bend in the
elbows. When you can hold this comfortably, begin breathing through the nostrils while
holding the posture and attempt to get a greater arch in the spine by bringing your hands
closer to your feet and/or bringing your feet closer to your hands. Finally, you can extend the
duration of the chakra-asana by doing several repetitions in sequence without resting in between. As you return from the posture keep the hands behind the shoulders and the soles
of the feet flat on the floor and as soon as the back returns to floor immediately raise it and
enter the full posture again.
Duration/Repetitions:
The chakra-asana is either held for the duration of the inhaled breath or between one and
three minutes while breathing gently through the nostrils. Repeat it two or three times.
Chakrasana Benefits are :
1. Good Stretch: Chakrasana holds a priority when it comes to performing a good yogic stretch. Chakrasana involves the whole body to line up the final pose. Chakrasana lengthens the core of the body and stretches the arms along with the armpit. The wheel pose benefits the body by giving an advance stretch. If you are a beginner and want to step into some complex poses then the most beneficial and rated yoga asana is Chakrasana. The stretch it gives to the body helps in increasing the height naturally.
2. Improves Appetite: If you have a poor appetite you need not to take any artificial weight gainer. Indian patronage has gifted us with the effective benefits of Chakrasana in improving the appetite naturally. When you drop the head down, make sure that you keep your jaws close this will stretch the neckline giving good digestion. Chakrasana relieves you from constipation, digestive problems and other stomach issues giving you a naturally improved appetite.
3. Natural Strengthener: Chakrasana is a cosmic source of immense strength and power to the bones and muscles. Adding Chakrasana in the daily roll can serve you with the tremendous benefits of Yoga. Chakrasana stretches the spine which gives strength to it. The benefits of Chakrasana involve a healthy spinal cord, strong bone density along with proper functioning of nerves. Chakrasana benefits the endurance of the muscles; this yoga asana stretches the gluteal muscles giving them effective robustness.
4. Flexibility: Another major benefit of Chakrasana is that it makes you excessively flexible. Chakrasana makes your body bend nicely thereby giving a great stretch to your backbone. Chakrasana benefits the body by lengthening the body and rewarding you with good flexibility.
5. Blood Circulation: To achieve the final pose one has to go through a good backbend and body stretching while the head is dropped down, Chakrasana increases the blood circulation and supply the rich oxygenated blood to the whole body. Chakrasana supplies the rich blood to face and scalp thereby giving you glowing skin and shinning hair. Chakrasana is widely known for its beauty benefits. This pose is miraculous if you want to preserve your youth forever.
6. Agrestal Weight Cutter: A high percentage of people are suffering from obesity and are concerned about their overweight. A flock of people is running after artificial mass cutters and excessive exercise in the gym. Chakrasana involves the belly and abdominal organs to land on the final pose, therefore, cut the excess belly fat. Chakrasana has been practiced to attain a pleasing personality by giving a healthy body.
7. Therapeutic Applications: Chakrasana also holds therapeutic applications. Chakrasana treats the major problems like Cervical, Spondylitis, digestive problems and other severe ailments.
Pre-cautions
There are some DON'Ts that you shall follow when thinking of adding this asana in your daily routine:
Pregnant women should avoid this asana.
1. Do not land on this yoga asana. Chakrasana should be preceded by some simple yoga asana such as a backward bend or Setu asana.
2, It is better to practice this pose under proper guidance if you are a beginner.
3, Do not line up the pose if you are feeling weak or having discomfort in your wrist or back.
4, Do not try this pose if you are weak at your spinal cord or having any discomfort in your spine.
5. If suffering from diarrhea do not attempt Chakrasana.
6. People undergoing low blood pressure shall not attempt the pose without medical consultation.
7. If you are bothered by Cardiac diseases, forget to do Chakrasana without consulting with your doctor.
