Yoga Pose for Day 64 - Wheel Pose (Chakrasana)

Wheel Pose is one of the challenging back bend yoga poses. It is called Chakrasana in Sanskrit. 'Chakra' means 'wheel'. It goes without saying why the pose is named thus.

Wheel Pose stimulates the eight major chakras in the human body (yes, it is eight and we will shortly cover the topic) and hence it is a powerful pose. It energizes the whole body. Practicing Wheel Pose gives your whole body a thorough workout.

Other Benefits of Wheel Pose

Improves flexibility of the body
Improves spine flexibility and spine strength
Strengthens back muscles
Stretches the shoulders
The pose improves lung function.
Promotes heart health
Strengthens the whole body
The pose stimulates functions of abdominal organs.
Stretches the legs and strengthens leg muscles
Helps to maintain youthful appearance

Instructions

Lie down on your back on the mat.
Fold your legs and place your feet on the floor close to your buttock. Maintain about hip-width space between your feet.
Raise your arms and place your palms on the floor behind your shoulders with the fingers pointing towards the shoulders.
With the palms and feet firmly on the ground, inhale as you lift your body upwards as high as possible.
Hold the pose for 20 seconds.
Release the pose by placing the body slowly on the mat. Stretch your legs and relax.