Toe Squat - Cakravākāsana

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Cakrav?k?sana

STEPS :

1. Begin in Box. Curl your toes under and take a seat onto your heels.
2. Try to resist the urge to lift -up off your heels.
3. Keep your knees grounded.
4. To intensify the pose, begin to lean back slightly.
5. Hands can rest on your thighs or take prayer palms to your heart.
6. Close your eyes and breathe into any uncomfortable ness.

Benefits

• Stretches the toes and ankles.
• Strengthens the knee joints.
• Stimulates and nourishes all meridian channels of the lower body.
• Helps to reduce frustration, cloudy thinking and instead improves our ability to make decisions well.
• Works on the kidneys which helps restore energy levels and reduce fear.
• Stimulates the liver and gallbladder, supporting our ability to detoxify and breakdown foods well.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.