Elbow Rotation in Yoga – Kehuni Chakra

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Elbow Rotation in Yoga (Kehuni Chakra) is an easy beginner pose used to open up the elbow and shoulder joints.

Overview

English Name of the poseElbow Rotation
Sanskrit Name of the poseKehuni Chakra
Hindiकेहुनी चक्र
Base positionSitting
Repetitions10
Body PartElbow, Hands
CategoryPawanmuktasana Series 1
Yoga DifficultyBeginner
Category (English)Antirheumatic yoga poses
Breathing PatternInhale while straightening the arms. Exhale while bending the arms.
BenefitsLoosens and mobilizes the elbow joint.
PrecautionsLoosed the elbow joint. It’s also beneficial for the shoulders.
Elbow rotation in Yoga (Kehuni CHakra)

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.

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