Road to Yoga Day (Jun 21) — Ardha-kati-chakra-Vrukshasana

Ardha-kati-chakra-Vrikshasana (Half-waist-wheel-tree posture)

Benefits:

1. Cultural:

a) Flexibility of spine increases

b) Sideways are stretched

c) Increase in the capacity of lungs

d) Increase in the hip-joint flexibility

e) Improves balance in the legs

f) Improves stability in the legs

g) Strengthens the ligaments & tendons in the feet

h) Pelvic stability

2. Therapeutical:

a) Relief from back-pain

b) Relief from constipation

3. Spiritual:

a) Improves lateral awareness

b) A sense of relaxation prevails

c) Balance in other aspects of life