Ardha Cakrasana

Position : Tadasana
Practice :

• Keep the palms on the waist region, fingers pointing forward.
• While inhaling, bend back from the root of the waist region.
• Bend back the head as much as possible, feel the stretch in the neck region.
• Stay in the position for a minute or as long as you can maintain the position with normal breathing. Keep the feet firmly on the floor.
• Slowly come back to the position.
• Keep the legs apart and relax in Tadasana.

Benefits :

•  Reduces fat around the waist region, makes the spine flexible.
• Improves the lungs capacity and stretches the thoracic region.
• Recommended for breathing ailments.
• Strengthens the low back muscles and neck muscles.
• Removes stiffness in the shoulders.

 Contra-indications :

• People with vertigo problems should avoid this posture.