Pose Name: Mill Churning Pose
Indian Name: Chakki Chalanasana
Benefits:
• A good preventive for sciatica
• Tones the back, abs and arm muscles
• Opens up the chest and groin
• Tones the uterine muscles in females, so it is very useful in preventing painful cycles if practiced regularly
• Consistent practice helps reduce abdominal fat
• Also very useful in reducing post-delivery fat (however, please consult your doctor before practicing this yoga posture)
Precautions:
Do not practice this asana if you are pregnant, have low blood pressure, extreme lower back pain due to slip disc, headaches or migraine (during the attack), or had a recent abdominal surgery, such as for active hernia.