Chakra Asana (The Wheel Posture)

Technique

• Lie on the back with feet well apart. 
• Bend legs and arms and place palms on the floor a little behind the head, fingers pointing towards the feet. With some effort, raise the body above the ground and make an arch.
• The entire body must rest on the feet and hands. 

Synchronisation of Breath

Inhale while raising the body from the ground and making an arch. Retain breath in that position as long as possible. Exhale when resuming the normal position. Once mastery in performing this Asana is attained, one can stay in this posture for a longer duration with normal breathing. 

Benefits of Chakra Asana

• Keeps the spine flexible even in old age.
• Beneficial for the entire nervous and glandular system.
• Develops muscles of back, neck, spine and shoulders.
• Activates the intestine.
• keeps the practitioner alert and energetic.
• Sharpens eyesight.
• Improves texture and complexion of skin.
• Tones up the sex centre in the spine. 
• Affords relief in constipation, flatulence and asthma.
• Tones up nerves serving the organs of sight, hearing, smell and taste.
• Controls gastric trouble.
• Energises a sluggish liver.
• Improves blood circulation to the brain and enhances intelligence and alertness.

Activates the Subconscious Mind

Those suffering from gastric trouble and sluggish liver may use autosuggestion to cure such ailments.

Suitability Suitable for young boys and girls.