Ardha Kati Chakrasana: Benefits, Steps, and Precautions

Ardha Kati Chakrasana is called Lateral Arch Pose in English. This yoga asana is helpful in reducing constipation and hypertension from the body. Let us know in detail about the benefits of Ardha Kati Chakrasana -

Let us now know what is the right way to do Ardha Kati Chakrasana -

• First of all, stand with your feet together as in Tadasana.
• Now keep your hands straight close to the body.
• After this, stretch the right hand away from the body and bring it parallel to the shoulder.
• Now while inhaling, take the hand straight up and keep it close to the ear.
• After this, while exhaling, bend to your left.
• In this position, the left hand will remain close to the body.
• Stay in this position for a few seconds and keep breathing at a normal pace.
• After this, while inhaling, become straight and bring the hand down.
• Now repeat this action with the left hand.
• You can do this 5 to 7 times.

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While doing this asana, some things must be kept in mind, which are mentioned below -

• If there is pain in the waist, then this asana should not be done.
• In case of sciatica and slip disc pain, this asana should be done only after consulting a doctor.
• While doing this, one should not suddenly bend to the right or left.

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This asana is helpful in curing many physical conditions. This asana can also be included in weight loss exercises. You can get very good results from this. Patients with back pain should not do this. Before making any changes in lifestyle or doing new asanas, one must consult a doctor once. Also, any yogasana should be done for the first time under the supervision of a yoga instructor.