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The name '''Chakrasana (''' comes from the Sanskrit: चक्रासन IAST: Chakrāsana, Wheel Pose)words '''Chakra''' which means wheel, also called Urdva Dhanurasana (Sanskrit: ऊर्ध्वधनुरासन; IAST: Ūrdhvadhanurāsana, Upward-Facing Bow Pose) is an asana. It is a backbend and part meaning of the finishing sequence in the Primary Series of AshtangaAsana is '''Posture''' or '''seat'''. Chakrasana or the wheel pose is a backward bending yoga asana. Chakra in Sanskrit means Wheel. In chakrasana, the final position looks like a wheel, hence the name. It gives great flexibility to the spine. In acrobatics and gymnastics this body position It is commonly called chakrasana since the body takes almost a back bridgewheel-like, semi circular posture while performing this asana.

== Etymology Technique==# Lie down on your back with feet apart ,bend your knees and place your feet on the ground close to your body.# Now bring your palms under your shoulders such that the fingers point towards the shoulders and the elbows are shoulder width apart.# Inhale and press your palms firmly into the floor.# Lift your shoulders and elbow firmly into the floor# Your Feet should be pressed firmly into the floor.# Inhale and lift your hips up.# The spine should be rolled up so that it may seem to resemble a semi circular arch or wheel.# Straighten out your arms and legs as much as possible so that the hips and chest maybe pushed up.# Hold this pose for at least 15-30 seconds.# To go back to original, bend your elbows to lower your head and shoulders to the floor.# Then bend your knees and bring your spine and hips back to the ground and relax.<ref name="Technique"/>

In the general form of the asana==Effects==* Strengthens liver, the practitioner has hands pancreas and feet on the floorkidneys.* Excellent for heart.* Good for infertility, asthma and the abdomen arches up toward the skyosteoporosis. Wheel Pose may be entered from a supine position or through a less rigorous supine backbend* Strengthens arms, such as Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose). Some advanced practitioners can move into Wheel Pose by "dropping back" from Tadasana (Mountain Pose)shoulders, or by standing with the back to a wallhands, reaching arms overhead wrists and walking hands down legs.* Stretches the wall toward chest and lungs* Strengthens the floor. Advanced practitioners may also follow wheel with any of its variations (listed below)arms and wrists, legs, or with other backbendsbuttocks, such as Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasanaabdomen, or by pushing back up to stand in Tadasanaand spine* Stimulates the thyroid and pituitary glands.* Increases energy and counteracts depression.<ref name="Effects"/>

== Benefits Related Asanas==* [[Bhujangasana]]* [[Setu Bandha Sarvangasana]]* [[Urdhva Mukha Svanasana]]* [[Virasana]]

The stretching in Chakrasana helps * It is best to tone and strengthen muscles avoid this asana if you have tendonitis in the wrists or carpal tunnel syndrome.* If your lower back starts to hurt due to the extension, immediately come out of the pose.* You must steer clear of this asana if you have a shoulder impingement.* Do not do this asana if you suffer from headaches or high blood pressure. ==Initial practice notes==As a beginner, when you do this pose, you will find your feet and calvesknees splaying as you lift your body to assume this pose. This will tend to compress your lower back. So, and is also saidyou can use a strap on your thighs to keep them hip-width apart throughout the asana.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> ==References== <references> <ref name="Technique">[https://arogyayogaschool.com/blog/health-benefits-of-chakrasana-urdva-dhanurasana-with-steps-wheel-pose/ "Methodology"]</ref>  <ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/urdhva-dhanurasana-upward-bow-pose-wheel-pose/#Beginner’sTips "Beginers tips"]</ref> <ref name="Effects">[http://simpleyogaathome.com/anantasana-vishnus-couch-pose/ "Benefits"]</ref> </references> ==External Links==* [http://www.finessyoga.com/yoga-asanas/chakrasana-wheel-pose-steps-benefits Chakrasana on finessyoga.com]* [by whom?https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/chakrasana-wheel-pose-steps-benefits-rishikeshyogsansthan-rys Chakrasana on linkedin.com] to relieve tension * [https://www.naturehomeopathy.com/procedure-and stress in people who sit for long times in front -benefits-of a desk or computer-chakrasana-wheel-pose.html Chakrasana on naturehomeopathy.com]