How to do Standing Backward Bend (Ardha Chakrasana)?
Stand straight with feet together and arms alongside the body.
Balance your weight equally on both feet
Breathing in, extend your arms overhead, palms facing each other.
Breathing out, gently bend backwards pushing the pelvis forward, keeping the arms in line with the ears, elbows and knees straight, head up, and lifting your chest towards the ceiling.
Hold. Breathing in, come back up.
Breathing out, bring the arms down and relax.
Benefits:
Stretches the front upper torso.
Tones the arms and shoulder muscles.
Contraindications and cautions of Standing Backward bend (Ardha Chakrasana
Those with serious hip or spinal problems should avoid this asana as well as those with high blood pressure and brain ailments.
Peptic or duodenal ulcers and hernia patients should avoid this pose.
Yoga practice helps develop the body and mind bringing a lot of health benefits yet is not a substitute for medicine. It is important to learn and practice yoga postures under the supervision of a trained Sri Sri Yoga teacher. In case of any medical condition, practice yoga postures after consulting a doctor and a Sri Sri Yoga teacher. Find a Sri Sri Yoga course at an Art of Living Center near you. Do you need information on courses or share feedback? Write to us at info@srisriyoga.in.
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