The traditional technique of Cakrasana is as follows:
Technique :-
1. Stand erect with legs together,
toes together, hands by the side of the thighs, gaze in front.
2. Now
raise both hands from infront towards the sky. Palms facing in front.
3. Keeping full weight of your body on ankles and thighs, bend backwards till
you touch the ground with your hands.
4. After maintaining it or some
time, slowly return to the original position.
5. Abdomen will be towards
sky and the whole body will take the form of a bow.
Remember:-
1. While bending backward balance yourself on ankles and thighs, so that
you do not fall on your backside.
2. Return slowly to the original position. Benefits and Limitations:-
1. This strengthens
the abdominal muscles and digestive system is regularized.
2. Biceps
and calf muscles are made strong.
3. This Asana removes pain in waist
(due to vayu) and spine is made flexible.
4. Those suffering from high
blood pressure, spondilitis or having been warned against backward bending should
not practise it.
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