Dhanurasana
Dhanurasana (DAH-noo-RAH-sah-nah[1][needs IPA]; Sanskrit: धनुरासन; IAST: Dhanurāsana), Bow Pose,[2] or sometimes Urdva Chakrasana (Upward Wheel Pose) is an asana.
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Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words Dhanura (धनुर, Dhanura) meaning "bow",[3] and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".[4]
Description
First the practitioner should lie prone and grasp the feet to lift the leg and chest to form a bow. Remain in this position for some time and then return to the previous position.
Benefits
Benefits of Bow Pose (Dhanurāsana)
- Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles.
- Stimulates the reproductive organs.
- Opens up the chest, neck and shoulders.
- Tones the leg and arm muscles.
- Adds greater flexibility to the back.
- Good stress and fatigue buster.
- Relieves menstrual discomfort and constipation.
- Helps people with renal (kidney) disorders.
- It provides relief from headache.
Anatomical focus
Backward extension of the spine is achieved with the back muscles, not by leverage with the arms.
Follow-up asanas
Counter asanas are Halasana and Sarvangasana.[5]
See also
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