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5. Ardha Cakrasana (Half-wheel posture)
* Stand in Sthiti position.

1. Support the back at the waist by the palms. Exhale.

2. Bend backwards from the lumbar region. Head bends backwards, stretching the muscles of the neck. Inhale while bending. Retain the position for about a minute; normal breathing.
   *Return to Sthiti through 3 to 4.
   
   BENEFITS: Makes the spine flexible. Stimulates the spinal nerves; promotes
   circulation of blood into the head.

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