Health Matters

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Kati Chakrasana is a kind of extension of Chakrasana, though it may not look like Chakrasana, but effect wise and benefits wise, it is very much derived from Chakrasana for some special needs.

How to do it:-

1. Stand with your feet shoulder distance apart and raise your arms to shoulder level as you inhale.

2. Breathe out and twist the body to the right with your right arm holding the waist and the left arm should be holding the shoulder.

3. Now inhale back to come in the centre positon, with your legs shoulder distance apart and arms raised sideways parallel to the ground.

4. Repeat this to about 7-8 times and this should be all done within 30 seconds.

Benefits:-

1. It strengthens the bck,spine and legs.

2. It reduces the fat in stomach and makes body more flexible and energetic.

Dhanurasana, or Bow pose , is a yoga pose in which the practitioner lies on their belly, grabs their feet, and lifts the legs into the shape of a bow. Dhanurasana is also called Urdva Chakrasana.

How to do it:-

1. Lie down with your stomach facing down.

2. Bring your feet up by bending your knees.

3. Try to hold your ankles with your hands.

4. Breathe IN.Using your hand try to pull your feet so as to raise thighs and simultaneously raise your head , shoulder and chest of the ground.

5. Look up.

6. Hold this pose for around five to eight seconds, more if possible.

7. Your body would be in the shape of a bow, with only your stomach and pelvic area resting on the floor with the entire weight falling on your navels.

8. For those who can do this easily, they can try to rock their body back and forth , but this should not be practiced by the beginners.

Benefits:-

Benefits :

1. It improves digestion.

2. Strengthens spine and thigh muscles.

3. Stretches neck, shoulders and arms.

4. Regulates pancreas gland and is highly beneficial for diabetic patients.

Precautions:- It should not be practiced by those having backaches or cervical pain.