Chakrasana is also known as Urdhva Dhanurasana. It is a Sanskrit word which is made up of two words. In this, “Urdva” means “raised up” and “Dhanur” means “bow”. In Chakrasana, our position looks like a raised bow. Chakrasana is also called Wheel Pose in English. It is an important part of the routine of gymnastics.
Benefits of chakrasana
Chakrasana has not just one or two benefits but many benefits. Today we will know some of its special benefits.
- Regular practice of Chakrasana helps in reducing obesity.
- Practicing Chakrasana yoga daily can cure many diseases like infertility, asthma, osteoporosis, etc. Doing this asana improves cardiovascular health.
- It makes our bodies flexible.
- Practicing this asana daily enhances the beauty of our skin.
- Chakrasana helps in curing the digestive system of our stomach and cures various types of stomach-related problems.
- Doing this asana daily helps stimulate the thyroid and pituitary glands.
The right way to do Chakrasana
- First of all, spread your mat on flat ground. And lie down on your back.
- Then keep both your hands and legs straight.
- Then bend both your legs from the knee.
- Then take your hands backwards near your head and rest them on the ground.
- Then we have to take our breath inwards and lift our hips up by putting weight on our feet.
- Then we have to lift our shoulders upwards by putting weight on both our hands and slowly straighten our hands from the elbow.
- Keep in mind that the distance between both the feet and the distance between the hands should be the same.
- Then keep your hands and your feet completely straight.
- After this, try to bring both your hands near both your feet and bring them as close as you can.
- Then we have to remain in this asana according to our capacity.
Precautions
- One should not attempt this asana if there is abdominal pain or any kind of back injury.
- People suffering from headaches or high blood pressure should not do this asana.
Conclusion
Regular practice of Chakrasana strengthens our arms, legs, and shoulders and reduces belly fat. In the beginning, we should use the support of the wall. If you have any kind of pain or injury in your back, do not try to do this posture, this posture is an advanced-level yoga posture.
