Chakrasana : How to Do It, Benefits, Contraindications
The name “Chakrasana” comes from the Sanskrit words “Chakra” which means the wheel, and the meaning of Asana is “Posture” or “seat”.Chakrasana or the wheel pose is a backward bending yoga asana. Chakra in Sanskrit means Wheel. In Wheel Pose, the final position looks like a wheel, hence the name. It gives great flexibility to the spine. It is called chakrasana since the body takes almost a wheel-like, semi- circular posture while performing this asana.English name: – Wheel PoseSanskrit name: – ChakrasanaPose type: – backbend, stretch, inversion, balance.Body position: – SupineLevel: – AdvancedAnother name: – Urdva Dhanurasana (Upward-Facing Bow Pose).How to Do ChakrasanaLie down on your back with feet apart, bend your knees and place your feet on the ground close to your body.Now bring your palms under your shoulders…