March 24th, 2007 | admin

This is an exercise to develop, tone and strengthen the waist.

Procedure for Chakrasana

1. Stand erect with feet held close.

2. Make a fist on right hand and move the hand backwards.

3. Grasp the wrist of right hand with left hand while both hands on the back. Keep the hands closer to your body.

4. While inhaling, bend backwards as much as possible. Hold breath for two seconds while at this position.

5. Slowly exhaling, straighten up and bend forward. Touch your knees with your forehead. Don’t bend your legs at knees.

6. Raise your body as you slowly inhale.

7. Repeat the exercise by grasping your left wrist with right hand.

Notes on Chakrasana

Tones waist and straightens the backbone.