Chakrasana (Sanskrit: चक्रासन, romanized: Cakrāsana, lit. 'Wheel Pose') or Urdhva Dhanurasana (Sanskrit: ऊर्ध्वधनुरासन, romanized: Ūrdhvadhanurāsana, lit. 'Upward-Facing Bow Pose') is a backbending asana in yoga as exercise. The one-legged variant is often chosen by yoga practitioners who wish to advertise themselves.