Bhadrasana, also known as the Butterfly Pose or Gracious Pose, is a comfortable seated yoga posture that involves sitting with the soles of the feet together and the knees dropped to the sides.

Beyond its physical attributes, People practice this pose as a foundation for meditation, breath control practices and to promote mental calmness.

As we delve into the intricacies of Bhadrasana, we will explore the steps to master this pose, its historical significance, the anatomy involved, and the myriad of benefits it offers.

Isn’t it thought provoking that yoga uses the body to heal the body? Yoga relies on your own body for strengthening it. It focuses on steady posture and relaxation of muscles. This is what makes yoga different from other exercises. Other forms of exercises focus primarily on external equipment and inducing stress on the body.  

Indian saints developed the traditional methods of yoga to control the mind and bodily activities.  Every human wishes to live in harmony with oneself. Physical, mental and spiritual balance is of utmost importance.1 

Ardha chakrasana is an intermediate asana that can help to prepare the body and mind for deeper backbends and heart-opening postures like chakrasana (wheel pose). The name is derived from the Sanskrit ardha, meaning “half,” chakra, meaning “wheel,” and asana, meaning “pose.”

To enter ardha chakrasana, the practitioner begins in tadasana (mountain pose). The hands are placed on the lower back, then the body leans back, bending the back and opening the chest.

Ardha chakrasana is known as half wheel pose in English.

The world has accepted that yoga is very effective for physical and mental wellness, especially in case of diabetes and blood pressure: Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi

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