Cakrasana

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Slokha:

Translation: Lie on the back. Raise up the legs and put the feet crossed beyond the head on the ground.

Benefits:

  • Stretches the legs, shoulders and back
  • Spontaneously induces the 3 bandhas
  • Stimulates the digestive organs
  • Improves digestion and bowel function while reducing gas
  • Stimulates and regulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands
  • Improves the immune system

Contraindication: Do not turn the head to either side; avoid with neck injuries, any heart condition, high blood pressure, glaucoma, diabetes