9 years ago
Yoga and You
How to do Chakra Bandhasana
9 years ago | Yoga and You
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Keeping the spine healthy is key to a healthy body and mind. Today in our 'Yoga and You' we will deep Backbending asana Chakra Bandhasana.
The asana is very similar to the gymnastic back-bend. It is a very good asana for improving the elasticity of the spinal cord. Chakra Bandhasana strengthens the back and abdominal muscles. It tones the organs in the abdomen including the digestive, excretory and reproductive organs. Yoga expert Keerthana from Rutland Gate Studio explains to us How to do Chakra Bandhasana!
How to:
1. Start by standing straight on the yoga mat.
2. Raise both your hands above your head and lock the fingers with your index fingers pointing upwards.
3. Look up towards your fingers. Now, slowly push your pelvic bone forward and arch back.
4. Arch all the way back, bend your knees slightly and place both your palms on the ground, coming into the standing Chakrasana pose.
5. Now, slowly walk back towards your foot with your palms and hold on to your ankles with really strong arms.
6. Now, straighten your arms. Tighten your butt and stay in this posture for five deep breaths.
7. If possible, slowly and carefully walk up your legs to the point you feel comfortable.
8. As you exhale, come up.
9. For the counter pose, bend down at the hips, wrap both your hands around your ankles and place your head against your knees, coming into the Padahasthasana.
10. Finally, relax.
Why to:
1. It gives your lungs and chest a good stretch. It also expands the shoulders and the chest.
2. This asana also gives strength to your legs, abdomen, buttocks, spine, shoulder blades, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, wrists, and arms.
3. It is known to stimulate the pituitary and thyroid glands.
4. Practicing this asana also gives a good stretch to your hip flexors, your core, and your wrist flexors.
5. It is known to give relief to some lower back pains.
6. It cures infertility, asthma, and osteoporosis.
7. It also relieves stress and reduces depression, and makes you feel energetic and full of life.
Caution:
1. It is best to avoid this asana if you have tendonitis in the wrists or carpal tunnel syndrome.
2. If your lower back starts to hurt due to the extension, immediately come out of the pose.
3. You must steer clear of this asana if you have a shoulder impingement.
4. Do not do this asana if you suffer from headaches or high blood pressure.
5. Avoid this pose during pregnancy.
Best Time:
The best time to perform any yoga posture is in the early morning hours. In case of relaxation and stress and tension relieving posture, you can practice right before you go to sleep. But, it is advised to perform yoga at least once a day, regardless of the time. However, make sure to practice yoga at least 3 hours after your meals.
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The asana is very similar to the gymnastic back-bend. It is a very good asana for improving the elasticity of the spinal cord. Chakra Bandhasana strengthens the back and abdominal muscles. It tones the organs in the abdomen including the digestive, excretory and reproductive organs. Yoga expert Keerthana from Rutland Gate Studio explains to us How to do Chakra Bandhasana!
How to:
1. Start by standing straight on the yoga mat.
2. Raise both your hands above your head and lock the fingers with your index fingers pointing upwards.
3. Look up towards your fingers. Now, slowly push your pelvic bone forward and arch back.
4. Arch all the way back, bend your knees slightly and place both your palms on the ground, coming into the standing Chakrasana pose.
5. Now, slowly walk back towards your foot with your palms and hold on to your ankles with really strong arms.
6. Now, straighten your arms. Tighten your butt and stay in this posture for five deep breaths.
7. If possible, slowly and carefully walk up your legs to the point you feel comfortable.
8. As you exhale, come up.
9. For the counter pose, bend down at the hips, wrap both your hands around your ankles and place your head against your knees, coming into the Padahasthasana.
10. Finally, relax.
Why to:
1. It gives your lungs and chest a good stretch. It also expands the shoulders and the chest.
2. This asana also gives strength to your legs, abdomen, buttocks, spine, shoulder blades, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, wrists, and arms.
3. It is known to stimulate the pituitary and thyroid glands.
4. Practicing this asana also gives a good stretch to your hip flexors, your core, and your wrist flexors.
5. It is known to give relief to some lower back pains.
6. It cures infertility, asthma, and osteoporosis.
7. It also relieves stress and reduces depression, and makes you feel energetic and full of life.
Caution:
1. It is best to avoid this asana if you have tendonitis in the wrists or carpal tunnel syndrome.
2. If your lower back starts to hurt due to the extension, immediately come out of the pose.
3. You must steer clear of this asana if you have a shoulder impingement.
4. Do not do this asana if you suffer from headaches or high blood pressure.
5. Avoid this pose during pregnancy.
Best Time:
The best time to perform any yoga posture is in the early morning hours. In case of relaxation and stress and tension relieving posture, you can practice right before you go to sleep. But, it is advised to perform yoga at least once a day, regardless of the time. However, make sure to practice yoga at least 3 hours after your meals.
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