Dhanurasana

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Dhanurasana

Dhanurasana (/ˌdɑːnʊəˈrɑːsɑːnɑː/ DAH-noo-RAH-sah-nah[1]; Sanskrit:

धनन ररसन; IAST: Dhanurāsana), Bow Pose,[2] or sometimes Urdva Chakrasana (Upward Wheel
Pose) is an asana.

Contents

 1Etymology

 2Description

 3Benefits

 4Anatomical focus

 5Follow-up asanas

 6See also

 7References

 8Further reading

Etymology[edit]
The name comes from the Sanskrit words धनन र (Dhanura) meaning "bow",[3] and आसन (Asana)
meaning "posture" or "seat".[4]

Description[edit]
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[edit]
Benefits of Bow Pose (Dhanurāsana)[5]

1. Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles.

2. Opens up the chest, neck and shoulders.

3. Tones the leg and arm muscles.

4. Adds greater flexibility to the back.

5. Good stress and fatigue buster.

6. Relieves menstrual discomfort and constipation.

7. Helps people with renal (kidney) disorders.

8. It provides relief from headache.

Anatomical focus[edit]
Backward extension of the spine is achieved with the back muscles, not by leverage with the
arms.