Elbow Rotation in Yoga also known as Kehuni Chakra is a part of the Pawanmuktasana series 1 ( Antirheumatic group ) mentioned in “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati that focuses on elbow joints. It is a simple asana, usually practiced at the starting to easily get into more complex asanas.
How to do Elbow Rotation in Yoga – Kehuni Chakra
- Sit in a cross-legged pose. Stretch the right arm in front of the body at shoulder level. The right hand can be open, or loosely closed.
- Support the right upper arm with the left hand.
- Bend the right arm at the elbow, rotating the elbow joint so that the lower arm and hand move clockwise.
- Keep the upper arm steady and parallel to the floor.
- The movement should be smooth. The fingers should almost touch the right shoulder as they move past. Practise slowly 10 times clockwise and then 10 times anti clockwise.
- Gently lower the right arm.
- Repeat on the other side.
Breathing pattern while doing Elbow Rotation in Yoga – Kehuni Chakra
- Inhale on the upward stroke.
- Exhale on the downward stroke.
Benefits of Elbow Rotation in Yoga – Kehuni Chakra
- Loosens and mobilizes the elbow joint.
Precautions
- Should not practice if suffering from elbow injury.