Cakra means wheel and Asana means posture. In the final position of the posture, the body resembles a wheel.
STHITI / Starting Position : Lie down on the supine keeping the legs together and stretching the hands straight above the head region i.e., from toes to head, the entire body in a straight line.
1. Bend the knees and place the heels closest to the buttocks. Place your palms by the side of the respective ears by bending the elbows.
2. Lift the body up above the ground and balance on the palms and feet.
3. Slowly return to position No .1.
4. Return to sthiti.
BENEFITS
Builds strong biceps, calves and a flexible back. Stimulates the nerves of the spine; one of the powerful back- bending postures. Clears the respiratory track. A feeling of lightness and freshness is evoked.
CAUTION
Limitations of Sarvangasana apply to this also.
SUBTLE POINTS
Mode of bending:
Arch the body maximum. Do not raise the heels off the ground.
Mode of breathing:
Breathe out whenever you come downwards and inhale while coming up. Normal breathing in the final position.
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