Those who’ve been practicing yoga for some time now should definitely give the Upward Bow or Wheel Pose a try. However, those who’re beginners should try to master the Bridge Pose first and then, go for this comparatively more difficult asana. Also called as Chakrasana, Urdhva Dhanurasana or Upward-Facing Bow Pose, this asana energizes your body and makes it more flexible than it was ever before.
However, before you actually start practicing it, we recommend that you know the ins and outs of this asana:
Steps Involved
1. Starting from the Shavasana, wherein you life flat on your back, you need to bend your knees and bring your feet close to the buttocks. Concentrate on your breathing pattern while exhaling. Keep your feet rooted to the floor or Yoga mat in a flat position.
2. Now bend your arms at the elbows. Next, place your palms on the floor with your fingers stretched and touching the floor. Your fingers should point toward the back while you position your hands under your shoulder.
3. Raise your head, back and buttocks off the floor while breathing in slowly. Keep arching your spine and raising your hips and stomach, while shifting your bodyweight to your hands and feet.
4. Try to hold your breath as longer as possible. You may exhale when you feel you can’t hold it anymore. Now slowly bring your back to the floor and slide your legs out. Return to shavasana.
Benefits
1. This yoga exercise helps you stretch your chest and lungs. Moreover, it stimulates your thyroid and pituitary gland.
2. Especially beneficial for people suffering with severe depression, this yoga exercise helps them develop mental strength.
3. Those who wish to strengthen their arms, wrists, abdomen, spine and buttocks will find the Wheel Pose extremely advantageous.
4. Finally, it’s a remedy for asthma, osteoporosis, infertility and back pain patient.
