{"id":391,"date":"2023-12-08T06:14:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T06:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanskaryogashala.com\/blog\/?p=391"},"modified":"2023-12-22T07:16:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T07:16:53","slug":"chakrasana-inverted-bow-pose-or-wheel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanskaryogashala.com\/blog\/chakrasana-inverted-bow-pose-or-wheel\/","title":{"rendered":"CHAKRASANA (Inverted Bow Pose or Wheel Pose)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CHAKRASANA<\/a><\/strong>, as the name suggests, manipulates the body in the form of a wheel. Its other name is URDHVA DHANURASANA<\/strong>( inverted bow pose) since the body takes the shape resembling an inverted archer\u2019s bow. It is one of the advanced postures and requires the spine and the body is a flexible and agile shape. Yoga <\/a>CHAKRASANA <\/strong>It is recommended that the practitioner must first practise the basic postures before performing the CHAKRASANA<\/strong>. How to perform the posture is being mentioned in step by step format so that the practitioner can easily understand while doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step-by-Step Instructions CHAKRASANA (Inverted Bow Pose or Wheel Pose)<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Step 1.<\/strong> First lie down straight in supine posture keeping the legs and the hands close to the body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Step 2.<\/strong> Now fold your legs towards your hips and then spread both legs apart as far as you can comfortably.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Step 3.<\/strong> Now with the help of your hands prepare to lift your upper body (torso) a bit. First place your hands apart with the help of your palms so that you are ready to lift your torso.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Step 4.<\/strong> With your legs apart and firm as well as your hands apart and firm lift your upper body and your legs upwards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Step 5.<\/strong> With the help of your palms and feet keep in lifting your entire body until your spine and legs form an arch (comfortably and slowly).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Step 6.<\/strong> Once comfortably making an arch stay in that position while your eyes look straight down. Inhale and exhale comfortably and maintain the inverted arch posture for a while.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Step 7.<\/strong> After staying for a comfortable duration gently come down in the same manner as you went up back into the supine posture. Relax here for a while. This completes your CHAKRASANA<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Health Benefits of Chakrasana:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • 1. It increases the flexibility of the spine and stretches the muscles of hands and legs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2. It stretches the abdominal muscles as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 3. The lungs are also stretched in this posture hence it increases vital lung capacity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 4. It enhances the capacity of your thigh muscles as well as your biceps and triceps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 5. It revitalises the navel chakra (Manipur chakra) hence gastric and digestive functions are enhanced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      6. Keeps your spine fit and formidable from day to day stress during routine work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Precautions:<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • 1. Don\u2019t practise this posture in case of any abdominal or spinal injury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 2. First, make your spine flexible enough by sun salutation or basic postures before attempting it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 3. Don\u2019t practise sudden movements rather gradually move into and out of the posture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 4. If you feel jittery or discomfort in breathing come out of this posture at once.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 5. If recovering from any surgery or injuries abstain from practising this posture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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