Usually the spine is subjected
to plenty of forward bending. This asana
improves flexibility of the spine by rendering
it a lateral bend.
The word ‘Chakra’ means a
wheel and ‘Kati’ means waist.
In this asana the body is bent laterally
so as to resemble a half wheel. Hence
the name.
Benifits
• Physical:
•
Helps keep the spine flexible
and healthy Improves the functioning of
the liver and spleen and strengthens the
hands. Helps release gases from the stomach.
•
Mental:
•
Improves awareness and assists in relaxation.
Techniques
1. Stand erect with the legs together, hands
by the side of the body with the palms touching
the thighs. Keep the back straight. Keep
both the back and the face relaxed and maintain
a smile.
2. Inhale and raise the right hand enough
to let the arm touch the ear. Keep the right
palm facing the right ear.
3. Stretch your right hand up so that you
feel your right side of the body stretched.
Keep the face relaxed.
4. Exhale and slowly start bending to your
left by sliding down your left palm without
bending forward or backward.
5. In the final posture, keep both the knees
straight and do not bend your right hand
at the elbow.
6. Keep the shoulders, the hands and the
back in one plane.
7. Lift your chin up and gaze towards your
right fingers. Maintain this final posture
with natural breathing. In the final posture
shift your body weight slightly towards
your left sole and press the right sole
on the ground. Return to the mid position
as you inhale slowly and bring the right
hand down sidewise as you exhale. Repeat
on the other side.
