Shilpa Shetty Recently Performed The Wheel Pose: Here's Everything You Should Know About This Yoga Asana

Today's mantra “Life will be simpler if you don't bend backwards for anyone but yourself.” We bend backwards when we are insecure, seeking attention/approval, lacking confidence or in fear ..This asana will definitely help you change those things. They say you are as young as your spine..The Chakrasana is an intense backward bend creating necessary space in your spine to keep you young and healthy. “The Wheel”(Chakra) pose sets momentum for the circulatory, nervous and endocrine system, just like the wheel sets momentum for a car helping it run smoothly. This asana opens up the Manipuraka chakra (solar plexus) building confidence, clarity of thought, self assurance,wisdom, knowledge and bliss.. This must be done carefully (but not if one suffers with back injuries) and under supervision and consistent practice will yield astounding results both not just physically but mentally too. Bend backwards for yourself and see the world bend forward ..with RESPECT✊🏼🧘🏾‍♂ #chakrasana #yogi #advanceposes #strength #flexibility #instayoga #mantra #gratitude #happiness

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Here's how you can perform Chakrasana: 

• First of all lie down on your back and place your hands on the side
• Bend your knees and bring your heels as close to the buttocks as possible. The heels should be about one foot apart
• Now raise your hands and place them next to the ears. Place the palms on the floor with the fingers pointing towards the shoulders
• Lift your body up with the support of the palms and the feet
• Stretch your thighs and shoulders. In the final position your body looks will like a wheel
• Try maintaining this position, but do not exert yourself
• To release the position, lower your body till it touches the ground. Straighten your legs. Hands can go back to the original position to the sides

Amazing health benefits of Wheel Pose:

The Chakrasana or Wheel Pose offers several health benefits. The numerous health benefits include strengthening the back muscles and spine, toning the adrenals and helps kidney function smoothly. Due to the stretching of the upper part of the abdomen muscles, it gives pressure on the internal organs of the abdomen which in turn increases their efficiency as well. The stretching strengthens the calves and leg muscles while doing and holding this yoga pose. In addition, this pose does wonders for those who are into some desk job and usually hunch over the desk throughout the day. The backward bend in the pose will help you get rid of tension or stress from the body. Backward bend also reduces the ailments and other joint pain. Ensure that you do not try this yoga pose in case of back injury.

Also read: This Yoga Pose Is Great For Your Health! Shilpa Shetty Kundra Does It And Here's Why You Should Do It Too

Things to keep in mind if you are performing Chakrasana:

If you are suffering from heart problems, then you should avoid doing this yoga asana. Also if you have a headache, diarrhea, and carpal tunnel syndrome do not practice this. If you suffer from high or low blood pressure you should avoid performing Wheel Pose. Do not perform this if you are suffering from any cardiac, back or spinal problems.

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