Gujarat State Yog Board

Standing Asanas

Ardha Chakrasana The half wheel posture

Ardha means half. Chakra means wheel. In this posture, as the body takes the shape of a half wheel, it is called Ardha Chakrasana.

Sthiti:

How to perform

Stand straight with feet 2 inches apart.

Support the back at the sides of the waist with the fingers.

Try to keep the elbows parallel.

Drop the head backwards, stretching the neck muscles.

As you inhale, bend backwards from the lumbar region; exhale and relax.

Stay here for 10-30 seconds with normal breathing.

Inhale and slowly come up.

Benefits

Ardha Chakrasana makes the spine flexible and strengthens the spinal nerves and muscles.

Helps in controlling cervical spondylosis.

Precautions while performing

Avoid this posture in case of vertigo or a tendency to giddiness.

Hypertensive patients should bend with care.

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