Ardha Chakrasana (The Half Wheel Posture)

Ardha means half. C̣akra means wheel. In this posture, as the body takes the shape of a half wheel, hence it is called Ardha C̣akrāsasna.

Technique • Support the back at the waist with all the fingers together pointing forward or downward. • Drop the head backwards and 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 C̣akrāsana makes the spine flexible and strengthens the spinal nerves. • Strengthens the neck muscles, and improves breathing capacity. • Helps in cervical spondylitis.

A word of caution • Avoid this posture in case of vertigo or a tendency to giddiness. • Hypertensive patients shall bend with care.

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