Kati Chakrasana: Steps and Benefits

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Kati Chakrasana

Method of Practice

01 Stand upright with both feet together, keeping your spine straight and your body well aligned.
02 Inhale and extend both arms forward at shoulder level, keeping the palms facing each other and parallel to the floor. Maintain a distance between the palms equal to the width of your shoulders.
03 Exhale and slowly twist your waist and trunk to the right. Turn your head and look over your right shoulder.
04 Keep both feet firmly planted on the floor throughout the movement, and maintain the same distance between your palms.
05 Inhale and return to the centre.
06 Exhale and repeat the twist to the left side in the same manner.
07 Inhale and return to the upright position.
08 Repeat the movement a few times on both sides.
09 Finally, exhale and lower both arms to your sides.
10 Keep your entire body erect and avoid bending forward or backward throughout the practice.

Benefits

Kati Chakrasana improves the flexibility and mobility of the spine, waist, shoulders, and trunk.
It helps relieve constipation by gently massaging the abdominal organs and stimulates healthy digestion.
The posture also strengthens the muscles of the back and abdomen and helps reduce excess fat around the waist.

This asana is particularly beneficial for frozen shoulder, diabetes, low back pain, digestive disorders, and reducing abdominal and waist fat.
It may also serve as a supportive practice in the management of respiratory disorders, sciatica, slipped disc (under expert supervision), stress, and anxiety.

Precautions

Avoid practicing Kati Chakrasana if you have: Hernia
Recent surgery (especially involving the abdomen, spine, or pelvis)
Acute injury to the spine, cervical spine, or knees
Severe slipped disc or acute sciatica (unless specifically advised by a qualified yoga therapist or physician)
Severe osteoporosis or any condition where spinal twisting is contraindicated
If you have chronic musculoskeletal or neurological disorders, practice this posture only under the guidance of a healthcare professional or qualified yoga instructor or.

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