How to improve Asthama problem from Yoga: Chakrasana

Procedure

In this asana, the figure of the body becomes like a In this asana, the figure of the body becomes like a chakra, therefore, this asana is called chakrasana. First of all, lie down on your back. Fix your hands firmly on the ground. Then raise the middle portion of your body upwards. Raise it as high as possible, so that your body is in semi-circle position. Then keep your head downwards between your hands. In the beginning, keep this position for one minute and then after some days do it for 3 to 5 minutes.

Benefits

1. It cures back pain. 

2. It cures any pain in kidneys. 

3. It is helpful in removing obesity. 

4. It prevents the problem of hernia. 

5. It stimulates pituitary and thyroid glands. 

6. It cures infertility, asthma and osteoporosis. 

7. It gives relief from stress and reduces depression. 

8. The semi-circular position makes the dorsal side of the body to stretch making the chest to expand. Thus, more fresh oxygen is made available. 

Contraindication

1.tion If you suffer from headache or high blood pressure you should not perform this asana. 

2. Don’t perform this asana in case of shoulder impingement. 

3. Do not perform this asana if you have tendonitis in the wrists. 

4. Individuals who suffer from serious spinal column ailments such as cervical and lumbar spondylitis should avoid this asana.