Chakrasana
This asana is called so as the body takes the shape of a "chakra" or a wheel in this asana. It is in many ways similar to the gymnastic back bend.
How to do it:-
1. Lie down on the mat in shavasana keeping your legs at shoulder distance.
2. Now, fold your legs at the knees so that the feet touches the buttocks and also bend the elbows so that the finger touches the shoulders.
3. Now , breathe in and force your body up using your hand and legs(pressure of).
Hold it for few seconds.
4. Now breathe out and slowly take your body down.
Benefits:-
1. It is very useful in treating diabetes, asthma, constipation and obesity.
2. It strengthens the liver, pancreas,kidneys and the muscles of hand and feet.
3. It increases the elasticity of spine and is very good for heart as it stretches the aorta.
Precautions:- It should be done in morning or afternoon. Not in the evening.
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