Chakrasana, The Way To Grow Young
Chakrasana, one of the
challenging yoga poses, strengthens the entire back muscles. It has innumerable
benefits and you may love the fact that it is one of those effective poses that
aid in defying your age. The only hiccup may be that it takes some time to
master it to perfection. Well, nurture no worries if you are new to yoga
session. The more you practice, the better will be the results and the best feature
of practicing yoga is that you start enjoying your benefits even before you
perfect a pose. Hence, the rule is to keep practicing.
How To Do Chakrasana /
Wheel Pose
- Lie down on the mat in supine position.
- Bend your legs and place your feet closer to your buttock.
- The feet should be placed apart maintaining hip-width distance.
- Lift your arms to place your palms behind your shoulders on the floor. The fingers should be pointed towards your shoulders.
- With your palms and feet placed firmly on the mat, lift your body off the ground.
- Lift your hips as high as possible so that your hands are straightened.
- While returning to rest, bend your hands and place your body and head slowly on the mat.
Duration: 20 seconds
Benefits
- Chakrasana works out the entire body and hence all parts of your body are benefited by the pose.
- Tones the entire back muscles and strengthens your back. It gives you the best benefits of practicing three important yoga poses for the back, namely, the Cobra Pose, Locust Pose and Bow Pose.
- Since the upper part of the body is stretched, the pose stimulates the abdominal organs and enhances their performance.
- Strengthens the leg muscles and thighs.
- Stretches the spine and is a wonderful yoga for youthfulness.
Note: People suffering from severe back problems and
those with high blood pressure should refrain from practicing the pose.
Chakrasana is one of the
most important poses that you need to practice regularly to grow young as you
age.
