{"id":164662,"date":"2022-09-13T11:56:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T06:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=163041"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:56:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:56:12","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-chakrasana-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-chakrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) and How to Do It By Dr. Himani Bisht"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d99a70883c3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d99a70883c3\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-chakrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-chakrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#What_is_Chakrasana\" >What is Chakrasana?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-chakrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#How_to_Do_It\" >How to Do It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-chakrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Benefits_of_Chakrasana\" >Benefits of Chakrasana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-chakrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Risks_of_Exercise\" >Risks of Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-chakrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-chakrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-chakrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise has always been a topic of interest among one and all. So, it is no surprise that many exercise fads have come and gone-from hula hooping and vibrating belts to Zumba and Crossfit. Every few years, we get to see exercise and fitness trends.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most exercise trends have enjoyed their two minutes of glory under the Sun, one form of exercise has endured the test of time-Yoga. Yoga might generally mean a form of exercise for Western countries, but in the Eastern part of the world, it\u2019s seen more as a practice to seek spiritual enlightenment<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Dessy-Tzoneva-2\/publication\/316463725_Yoga_Latest_fad_or_science-backed_practice\/links\/58ff990da6fdcc8ed50db6a8\/Yoga-Latest-fad-or-science-backed-practice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga, devised by the sages of India long ago, has also gained importance in developed nations, to help alleviate health issues that modern medicine might not solve. Yoga is derived from the word \u2018Yuj\u2019, which means \u2018union\u2019 in the Sanskrit language, signifying a union of the soul with the spirit. Yoga creates a sense of balance at all three levels; mind, body and spirit. Its utility of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), dharana (concentration)and dhyana (meditation) makes it a complete system of practice<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Dr-T-Reddy\/publication\/340731445_Benefit_of_Yoga_Poses_for_Women_during_Pregnancy\/links\/5e9ad32592851c2f52aa9bcb\/Benefit-of-Yoga-Poses-for-Women-during-Pregnancy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chakrasana is a yoga pose with physical, mental as well as spiritual benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Chakrasana\"><\/span><strong>What is Chakrasana?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Chakra\u2018 literally means wheel. The Chakrasana pose is named as the body assumes the shape of a round wheel in the final position. It is a backward bending pose where the spinal cord is stretched completely<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.journalofsports.com\/pdf\/2019\/vol4issue1\/PartT\/4-1-160-781.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fact-box\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Did You Know?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Chakrasana was mentioned in the Hatha Ratnavali around 1600 C.E (the classic Hatha Yoga Treatise by Srinivasa Yogi) as one of the 84 asanas of Lord Shiva\u2019s classic Yoga<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogapedia.com\/definition\/5189\/chakrasana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijarp.org\/published-research-papers\/feb2018\/Important-Features-Of-Hatha-Ratnavali-The-Yogic-Text-Of-Srinivasa-Yogi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When one performs Chakrasana, the maximum number of nerves in the body get stretched, thus benefiting them<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.journalofsports.com\/pdf\/2019\/vol4issue1\/PartT\/4-1-160-781.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chakrasana helps stimulate the spinal chakras<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.journalofsports.com\/pdf\/2019\/vol4issue1\/PartT\/4-1-160-781.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Do_It\"><\/span><strong>How to Do It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For maximum benefit out of any asana, it is essential that it be performed using the proper technique. The steps to do Chakrasana yoga are as follows<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/373106903_6_Importance_of_Chakrasana_in_Present_Generation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Lie down on your back.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bend your knees with the heels touching your buttocks.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep 12 inches of distance between your feet.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now lift your arms, bend the elbows and place your palms on the floor, above your shoulder on either side of your head.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breathe in and slowly lift your torso region, curving your back.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now straighten your arms and legs as much as possible, lightly dropping your head backwards.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold this posture as long as you can comfortably, then come back to the starting position slowly by lowering your body and gently letting your head touch the floor. Lower the entire body this way, and then relax completely.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><div id=\"sfa_container_164662\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_164662\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A slight variation in the classical Chakrasana pose can be done by lifting the heels, instead of keeping them flat, in the final posture.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Chakrasana\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Chakrasana<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chakrasana is a full-body asana with numerous health benefits. Some of the potential benefits of Chakrasana are:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Benefits of Chakrasana in Aging<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/anti-ageing-375x250.webp\" alt=\"anti ageing\" class=\"wp-image-259463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/anti-ageing-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/anti-ageing-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/anti-ageing-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/anti-ageing-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/anti-ageing-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/anti-ageing-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/anti-ageing-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/anti-ageing-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/anti-ageing-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Everyone wants to look youthful and young. No one wants people to notice their signs of ageing. Regularly practising Chakrasana may help delay ageing, making you appear fresh and young<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/373106903_6_Importance_of_Chakrasana_in_Present_Generation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Benefits of Chakrasana for Chest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chakrasana-375x250.webp\" alt=\"chakrasana \" class=\"wp-image-271669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chakrasana-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chakrasana-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chakrasana-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chakrasana-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chakrasana-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chakrasana-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chakrasana-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chakrasana-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chakrasana-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The backward bending pose of Chakrasana may help in expanding the chest region. It helps in stretching the muscles of the chest. It may also help in making it appear broad. It may also play a role in reducing stiffness in the bones and small joints of the chest<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/373106903_6_Importance_of_Chakrasana_in_Present_Generation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Benefits of Chakrasana for Lower Back Pain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lower-back-pain-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-265078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lower-back-pain-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lower-back-pain-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lower-back-pain-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lower-back-pain-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lower-back-pain-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lower-back-pain-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lower-back-pain-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lower-back-pain-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lower-back-pain-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The backward bending wheel pose assumed in Chakrasana may help\u00a0 all 33 bones in the vertebral column. It may help strengthen the spine and keep it supple<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.journalofsports.com\/pdf\/2019\/vol4issue1\/PartT\/4-1-160-781.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<sup> <\/sup>Studies<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/357942926_Yogic_Postures_and_Brain_Wave_Activation_An_Experimental_Approach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a><\/sup> have shown that Chakrasana might benefit those suffering from lower back pain as it might improve the spine\u2019s functional capacity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Benefits of Chakrasana for the Waistline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/weight-loss-375x251.webp\" alt=\"weight management\" class=\"wp-image-262804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/weight-loss-375x251.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/weight-loss-1024x686.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/weight-loss-768x515.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/weight-loss-1536x1029.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/weight-loss-2048x1373.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/weight-loss-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/weight-loss-480x322.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/weight-loss-716x480.webp 716w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/weight-loss-150x101.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Every person desires a narrow waist. If you are looking for a slender look, you must try Chakrasana. It is said that Chakrasana stretches all the abdominal muscles and may help in making the waist narrow<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.journalofsports.com\/pdf\/2019\/vol4issue1\/PartT\/4-1-160-781.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/373106903_6_Importance_of_Chakrasana_in_Present_Generation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Benefits of Chakrasana for the Brain and Nervous System<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/brain-375x250.webp\" alt=\"brain\" class=\"wp-image-256614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/brain-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/brain-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/brain-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/brain-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/brain-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/brain-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/brain-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/brain-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/brain-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The practice of Chakrasana may also be beneficial to the nervous system. The nervous system is divided into the autonomic nervous system, which is the nerve meshwork in the body that controls involuntary bodily processes like digestion, respiration, heart rate and blood pressure. The other part is the parasympathetic nervous system, which is the complex grid of nerves that help relax the body after stressful or dangerous situations. Chakrasana helps the two parts of the nervous system work together efficiently.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Other Benefits of Chakrasana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/reduced-knee-pain-375x250.webp\" alt=\"reduced knee pain\" class=\"wp-image-268461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/reduced-knee-pain-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/reduced-knee-pain-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/reduced-knee-pain-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/reduced-knee-pain-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/reduced-knee-pain-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/reduced-knee-pain-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/reduced-knee-pain-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/reduced-knee-pain-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/reduced-knee-pain-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It may help stretch the large and small intestine<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.journalofsports.com\/pdf\/2019\/vol4issue1\/PartT\/4-1-160-781.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may benefit the knees.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may help strengthen the arms and shoulders<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/373106903_6_Importance_of_Chakrasana_in_Present_Generation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Practising yoga may have the dual benefit of developing the mind and body; however, it should never be considered a standalone treatment for any health condition. Kindly consult a qualified medical professional for your health condition, so that they may assess you correctly and treat you accordingly. It is also worth remembering that yoga must be done under the guidance of a trained and experienced yoga teacher, who will ensure that you do the asanas using the correct technique.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I will highly recommend practising chakrasana to older patients. It helps in relieving stiffness in the back, neck and shoulder. It also helps in maintaining flexibility during old age. It also provides strength to the muscles of the shoulders, back and neck. Further, it also aids in expanding the chest and improving lung capacity<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.journalofsports.com\/pdf\/2019\/vol4issue1\/PartT\/4-1-160-781.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<cite><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-rajeev-singh-70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-katichakrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benefits of Katichakrasana (Standing Spinal Twist Pose) and How to Do it\u00a0By Dr. Ankit Sankhe<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_Exercise\"><\/span><strong>Risks of Exercise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some contraindications related to Chakrasana are:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>People suffering from heart issues must avoid doing Chakrasana until their doctor advises that it is safe.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Since Chakrasana is said to stretch the stomach muscles, those suffering from any inflammation in the abdomen or abdominal hernia (bulging of the intestinal loop or any other tissue due to a gap in the abdominal muscle wall), must avoid doing it.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People having high blood pressure should not practice it. Those taking medication for blood pressure should <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">consult their doctor<\/a> before attempting to do Chakrasana.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People suffering from vertigo (dizziness) should refrain from doing Chakrasana<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/373106903_6_Importance_of_Chakrasana_in_Present_Generation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>.<sup> <\/sup>If you have had vertigo issues in the past, kindly consult a qualified medical practitioner before practising Chakrasana.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pregnant women must avoid practising Chakrasana as it exerts pressure on the abdominal muscles and may reduce blood flow to the middle region of the body. This is not advisable for the growing foetus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While Chakrasana is said to be beneficial for the spine, it is advised that those who have had or are suffering from any back-related issue should seek medical opinion from a health practitioner before they practice this asana<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.journalofsports.com\/pdf\/2019\/vol4issue1\/PartT\/4-1-160-781.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/357942926_Yogic_Postures_and_Brain_Wave_Activation_An_Experimental_Approach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A qualified and experienced Yoga trainer can help you analyse your risk factors and help you in doing Chakrasana with the necessary precautions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Based on some studies<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jyoungpharm.org\/sites\/default\/files\/JYoungPharm_10_2_197_0.pdf\">8<\/a><\/sup>, practising yoga like pranayama, vakrasna, along with chakrasana might show positive effects in managing depression and type 2 diabetes mellitus.<\/p>\n<cite><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-siddharth-gupta-73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chakrasana or wheel pose is a full body asana where one curves the spine to do a backward bend. It is called wheel pose, as the final posture of the body resembles a round wheel. It provides a good exercise for the back and the chest and stomach muscles. One may practice this pose regularly, ideally under the guidance of an experienced Yoga teacher to avoid any health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-ardha-chakrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benefits of Ardha Chakrasana (Half Wheel Pose) and How to Do it by Dr Himani Bisht<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690198707085\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is Chakrasana\u202f(Wheel Pose)?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The name Chakrasana is derived from the word \u2018Chakra\u2019, meaning \u2018wheel\u2019. This asana is named so because the final posture of the body resembles a round wheel. It is full body asana that helps stretch and strengthen the knees, spine, chest and the upper limbs<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/373106903_6_Importance_of_Chakrasana_in_Present_Generation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690198718391\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the steps of Chakrasana?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The steps for Chakrasana are:\u00a0\u00a0<br>Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet 12 inches apart and heels touching the buttocks.\u00a0\u00a0<br>Now raise your arms and bending your elbows, place your palms on the floor besides your head above your shoulder level.\u00a0\u00a0<br>Now breathe in and carefully lift your torso, arching your spine.\u00a0\u00a0<br>Try to straighten your upper and lower limbs as much as possible, dropping your head backward gently.\u00a0\u00a0<br>Hold this position for as long as you can comfortably.\u00a0\u00a0<br>Then slowly lower your torso by allowing your head to touch the floor.\u00a0\u00a0<br>Come back to the initial position and relax<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/373106903_6_Importance_of_Chakrasana_in_Present_Generation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690198747652\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many times should one do Chakrasana?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Chakrasana should be practised under the able guidance of a qualified and experienced Yoga teacher who can advise you on the number of times that Chakrasana may be done.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690198754212\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can Chakrasana be done during pregnancy?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. It is not advisable to practice Chakrasana during pregnancy as it may exert pressure on the abdominal muscles.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690198787993\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does Chakrasana help in reducing belly fat?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Chakrasana is said to stretch the muscles of the stomach area. This may help in making the waistline slimmer.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0Tzoneva D. YOGA: Latest fad or science backed practice? [Internet]. Mental health matters; 2017 [cited 1 September 2022]. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Dessy-Tzoneva-2\/publication\/316463725_Yoga_Latest_fad_or_science-backed_practice\/links\/58ff990da6fdcc8ed50db6a8\/Yoga-Latest-fad-or-science-backed-practice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Dessy-Tzoneva-2\/publication\/316463725_Yoga_Latest_fad_or_science-backed_practice\/links\/58ff990da6fdcc8ed50db6a8\/Yoga-Latest-fad-or-science-backed-practice.pdf<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Singh C, Reddy TO, Singh V. 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Effect of Nadi Shuddhi Pranayama, Kati Chakrasana and Vakrasana on depression and glycemic control in Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Young Pharmacists. 2018 [cited 2025 Jul 21]. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5530\/jyp.2018.10.44\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5530\/jyp.2018.10.44<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong><em>\u00a0The information provided here is for educational\/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. 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