Strike A Balance Between Body Elements with 'Kati Chakra Asana'

In the Previous article we have learned about the importance of air circulation in human body; its working and benefits. If you have been with us since we’ve started communication with you all through this blog, you must have came across the “Youvan Tatva ke Sadhan” Series. Just as Youvan Tatva ke Sadhan series stresses upon the importance of proper blood circulation in body in order to keep it young and kicking; The series on Vayu asanas series stresses upon the importance of proper air circulation in body. This article is the last one in the series of “Youvan Tatva ke Sadhan” asanas and has been intentionally placed/published in an odd order for a reason.

Ancient Indians believed that our body is comprised of 5 basic elements i.e. Water, Air, Fire, Earth and Space. These five elements work in conjunction of each other in a synchronous way. According to them whenever these elements are out of balance, the body has problems. The first element i.e Water is everywhere in our body it’s in our muscles, tissues and in blood; The air works very closely with water(fluid) element of the body. It maintains and regulates pressure at which all fluids should move in-out of the body. Imbalance of any of two elements can cause problems. The reason behind the order in which this article has been published is to remind our readers that just as these element work in conjunction with each others, the different series of asanas also work in conjunction with each other. Mastering one series may serve with good health but for ultimate results you must practice the right blend of asanas. Striking a balance is essential when you choose your day plan for routine yoga excercises.

 The last asana of “Youvan Tatva ke Sadhan” Asana Series is ‘Kati Chakra Asana’. This asana is somewhat different among the series and bit tough as compared to Griva, Bhuja Chakra and Jangha Chalan Asana. This is last asana of the series. This asana have the quality in keeping the backbone Strong and Flexible. The asana is designed to give benefits to the entire body as it enhances the strength of brain by regulating the flow of blood towards head and major organs of the body while balancing the hormones. Technically it works to maintain normal flow of two: Water and Air elements of the body.

Steps to follow

• Stand on the ground with legs stretched and firm on ground.

• Stretch your legs to the width of your shoulders.

• Put your hands on your waist and keep them clasped.  

• Breathe naturally and be calm.

• Bend forward to the level of your thighs and you have to move the waist clockwise stretching the body backwards and in this way complete the rotation.

• Pause for a while and breathe deep.

• Move your body anti-clockwise in similar manner.

• Repeat it for three to five times.

Benefits: Beneficial for spine, and it cures any problems of discs in spine, back pain. It helps in the older age to keep away hump. It is more use full for those ones being felt after of doing some work. It enhances strength of brain owe to blood circulation to be move into the brain and entire the body smoothly and of keeping out the toxins from the body.

Precaution: Strictly forbidden to those of having spondylitis and major heart problems and blood pressure should avoid Kati asana.