Ardhacakrasana (Half wheel Pose)

Ardhacakrasana (Half Wheel Pose)

• Cultural Pose 
• Count 4 
• Complimentary Pose : Padhasthana 

Step 1 : Support the back at the waist by the palms , fingers pointing forward. 

Step 2 : Inhale and bend backwards from the lower hips . 

Step 3: Drop the head backwards , stretching the muscles of the neck . 

Maintain for a minute with normal breathing 

Return to Shithi relax in tadaasana 

Key Precautions 

a) knees and legs keep straight 

b) keep head still. 

c) All Fingers pointer forward.

d) Wrist as close as possible 

e) Elbows as close as possible 

f) Bend from waist 

g) Keep eyes open for balance.
h) After it always remember to perform Padhasthana (Forward Bend)

Benefits 

• Makes the spine flexible , stimulates the spinal nerves , promotes circulation of the blood flow into the head . 
• Strengthens the neck muscles . 
• Expands chest and shoulders . 
• Improves the breathing. 
• Because the formation of arch the abdominal muscles and back are full stimulated. 
• It provides good vitality energy (prana) to the entire body. 
• Linear awareness . 

Limitations 

• People with cirvical spondylitis should avoid . 
• Cadiac and heart patient should avoid 
• Recent Abdominal Surgery 
• Veritigo patient should avoid 
• Should consult your doctor before practicing Ardha Chakrasana during pregnancy.
• Patient of serious spine and hips problem should not practice.
• Ulcer and hernia patient should not practice.
• High blood pressure patient should avoid.