Ardha Chakrasana

Technique:

• Stand straight with your feet hip width apart and arms by your sides.

• Place your hands on your waist and inhale while arching your back as far as possible.

• Ensure that the arch is from the waist, not from the neck.

• Hold for 5-10 deep breaths. Exhale as you return to the starting position.

Complementary Asana: Padahastasana

Bhava: Aishwarya Bhava

Benefits and Therapeutic Applications:

• Improves the flexibility and strength of the spine and neck muscles.

• The deep breathing encouraged during the pose increases lung expansion and can help improve respiratory function.

• The gentle arch and extension of the spine provide relief and mobility for individuals suffering from cervical spondylitis  by reducing stiffness and increasing range of motion.

• Ardha Chakrasana enhances proprioceptive awareness, particularly in the thoracic spine and hips. This helps refine body awareness, improving overall balance and posture.

Contraindications: Vertigo, migraine, or any condition causing dizziness, slipped disc, or pregnancy (later stage).