Bow Yoga Pose (Dhanurasana)

The Bow Yoga Pose expands the chest, mobilizes the entire spinal column. It is a good exercise to improve posture and strengthen the back muscles.

Benefits

1. Stretches the entire front of the body, ankles, thighs and groins, abdomen and chest, and throat, and deep hip flexors.

2. Strengthens the back muscles.

3. Stimulates the organs of the abdomen and neck.

Instructions

1. Lie prone on your belly, arms on your sides with palm facing up. Then bend your knees up and grasp your both ankles. Let your weight rest on your stomach and not on your pelvis.

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2. Inhale and lift your upper body and your knees up as high as possible by pulling your ankle with your hands. Breathe regularly and stay in the position for 10 seconds. Release your hands and your legs down. Relax for 10 seconds. bow yoga pose step2 image

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Bow Yoga Pose (Dhanurasana)

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