Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) The Back bend Asana & it's Benefits.

The Journey of yoga Explains Chakrasana 

Yoga : Chakrasana(Wheel Pose)

Target: Back bend, Flexibility, Arm, Hips, thighs

Level: Advance

Chakrasana
(Urdhva Dhanurasana):

Beginner's Tips:

Chakrasana is also called Wheel Pose because when you get into this pose, it forms a shape of wheel.
This Pose is considered as one of the tough asana because it's totally body stretching yoga asana. If you are beginner or new to this asana you will feel difficulty as you bend your body, arms and shoulders. While doing this pose it not only overtax your arm but will also tend to compress the lower spine.

So, before you go for this asana you need to do some basic asana like Mermaid Pose( king Pose), Cow Pose, Bhujangasana, Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, Siddhasana, Ardha chandrasana, Virasana, Halasana. It will bring flexibility and open your arms and heart 

Chakrasana preparatory Poses:

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Step By Step Instructions:

• Chakrasana is one of the pose that can be done in both the way  by sleeping as well as standing position.                                      
• If you are beginner i will suggest you to start with the sleeping position.                                                                                 
• Come on the Yoga mat or on the Floor, Start with Savasana Pose.                                                                                              
• Now Fold your leg through your knees and make sure that your both the feet and your back touch the floor firmly.                       
• Move your both the hand towards the back side passing it over head and keep aside of your head placing your palm inward direction.                                                                                       
• Push your lower back towards upward by making force on the palm and feet.                                                                          
• As your lower back slightly raised then push your upper back shoulder towards up.                                                                     
• Allow your head to fall gently behind, in between both the hand and keep your neck relaxed.                                                 
• Still you feel it's not complete pose that you are doing you can move your hand or leg towards inside of your body.                    
• Stay in this pose for 30 second to a minute and inhale and exhale while doing the asana.                                                       
• Now you bring down your lower back slowly and release your hand slightly all together and put all your body weight down on the floor, Bring your back folded hand down on the floor and come back to actual position.

Benefits:

1. It is a backbend posture which brings flexibility & strength to spine.                                                                                         
2. This asana is very beneficial for asthma patients.                                             
3. It opens the chest and arms.                                                            
4. It stretch arms and spine.                                                               
5. This asana helps in strengthening  the muscles of hand and reproductive organ.                                                                           
6. It stimulates the endocrine glands and maintain the body metabolism.                                                                                   
7. It helps in purification and circulation of the blood.                                 
8. It reduces stress and anxiety.                                                         
9. It brings activeness to your body as it builds stamina.                                             
10. It sharpens eyesight.

Caution:

Since Chakrasana puts lots of load & weight on your wrist so it is not recommended for those who is having any kind of back injury or spinal injury. Try to avoid if you have glaucoma and high blood pressure. If you feel its a long back injury and you are comfortable to do this asana, consult to the doctor before you fall for this pose. 

You need to go through this asana