Dhanurasana Bow Posture Yoga Asanas Mudra Benefits How to do Practice Yogic History Poses Beginners

Dhanurasana (Bow Posture)

Lie down on your belly and take the arms to the back. Bend the knees and also take the feet to the back. Now hold the ankles with the respective hands and stretch them up so that the toes are turned towards the arms. Inhale, retain the breath and raise yourself up. Stretching the arms and legs assume the shape of bow. Maintain the position as long as you can. Then exhale slowly and return to the normal position.

Benefits:- It exerts great pressure on spine and stomach and thus strengthens the vertebral bones; spine becomes elastic; releases gas of the stomach; relieves constipation and dyspepsia. Muscles and nerves of shoulders, arms, hands, thighs and feet are benefitted.

Note:-Those who suffer from heart disease or high blood pressure are warned NOT to attempt this posture.