KATI CHAKRASANA

Kati Chakrasana

The word “Katichakrasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Kati” meaning “wheel”, “Chakra” meaning “wheel” or “rotation”, and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:

  • Stand straight keeping your legs hip width apart and toes pointing in the front.
  • Now keep your arms stretched at the shoulder level.
  • Keep your right hand behind your hip, your left palm on your right shoulder and twist your hip towards your right.
  • Stay in this posture for 7-10 breaths (each breath must be 6-8 seconds).
  • Now twist your hips infront and get your arms at the shoulder level.
  • Repeat it on the opposite side. 

BENEFITS:

  • It helps in burning abdominal fat.
  • It helps in improving the flexibility of the spine.
  • It helps in improving the digestion.
  • It helps in curing constipation.
  • It helps in combating asthma, cough and tuberculosis.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

  • Hernia, Slipped disc, Spinal injuries, Cervical spondylitis, any Abdominal surgeries, High blood pressure and during pregnancy one should avoid this asana.

DISCLAIMER:- PLEASE PRACTICE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF YOGA TEACHER/ YOGA EXPERT

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