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INSTRUCTIONS:
Lie on the back. While exhaling bend the
knees and bring the feet as close to the buttocks as
possible with the soles of the feet flat on the floor. Place
the palms underneath the shoulders with the fingers pointed
towards the head and the elbows shoulder width apart.
Inhale and press into the palms and
straighten the arms to lift the shoulders and head off the
floor. Keep the legs and arms as straight as possible to
lift the hips and chest up.
Slowly exhale and return the back to the
floor to Savasana.
BENEFITS:
The Wheel Pose strengthens the arms,
shoulders and upper back as well and stimulates the
cardiovascular system. The spine is made flexible (very
important!). The chakrasana has an overall tonic effect for
the entire body, that receives an energy boost.
It a pose that can be practiced after
Halasana (Plow Posture), for
balancing the bending of neck.
If you are suffering from any health condition, it is advisable not to perform these postures unless under the supervision of an experienced yoga instructor.
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