Chakra Bandhasana

Chakra Bandhasana Bound Wheel Pose
Chakra Bandhasana Bound Wheel Pose

Chakra Bandhasana is an Asana. It is translated as Bound Wheel Pose from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "chakra" meaning "wheel", "bandha" meaning "bound", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".[1][2][3]

Benefits and Cautions

This advance backbend has the following benefits: it stimulates the internal organs, stretched the abdominals, promotes spinal flexibility, stretches the triceps and back of the shoulders, and strengthens the shoulders and upper back.

Be careful while doing this pose if you have high blood pressure, any spinal injuries. Avoid if pregnant.[1][2][3]

Publications Featuring Chakra Bandhasana

References

  1. 1 2 "Chakra Bandhasana (Bound Wheel Pose)". Jack Cuneo Yoga. Retrieved 2016-10-09.
  2. 1 2 "View all Yoga Poses by Category | Dharma Yoga Center New York City". www.dharmayogacenter.com. Retrieved 2016-10-09.
  3. 1 2 Lacerda, Daniel (2015-12-01). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Hachette Books. ISBN 9780316270625.
  4. ↑ Mittra, Dharma (2003-04-01). Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses. Novato, Calif.: New World Library. ISBN 9781577314028.
  5. ↑ Rhodes, Darren; Sell, Christina; Longstaff, Michael (2013-02-10). Huang, Ellen, ed. Yoga Resource Practice Manual. Tirtha Studios & Yo Productions.
  6. ↑ Sparrowe, Linda; Martinez, David (2008-01-08). Yoga (1st edition ed.). New York: Universe. ISBN 9780789399878.
  7. ↑ Lacerda, Daniel (2015-11-10). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Black Dog & Leventhal. ISBN 9781631910104.
  8. ↑ Andiappan, Yogananth (2007-01-01). Yogananth Andiappan - Yoga From the Heart. International Yoga Academy Lim. ISBN 9789889982812.
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