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Monday, October 7, 2013

Ardhakati Cakrasana







Position : Tadasana

Practice :

  • While inhaling, slowly raise the right arm sideways to the shoulder level.
  • Turn the palm upwards,  further raise the arm vertically up. Biceps should touch the right ear, palm facing the left side.
  • Feel the stretch in the right side of the body.
  • While exhaling bend the trunk slowly to the left side. Feet firmly on the ground.
  • Slide down the left palm as far as possible.
  • Knees should be straight and do not bend the right elbow.
  • Maintain the position about a minute or as long as you can maintain with normal breathing.
  • While inhaling slowly come back to vertical position, keep the right arm straight. Feel the stretch from the root of the waist region to the tip of the fingers.
  • While exhaling slowly bring the right arm down.
  • Come back to the position of Tadasana.
  • Repeat the practice on the left side, by bending to the right side of the body.
 Note :
  • Bend laterally. Do not bend the body either forward or backwards. 
  • Problems in the knees, hips and shoulders should consult the doctor before practicing this asana.
Benefits :
  •  Reduces the fat in waist region. Gives lateral bending to the spine, improves the functions of the liver.
  • Recommended for the people who are suffering from back pain, stiff back.
  • Helps to eliminate extra fat in the abdomen region.


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