Bow (Preparation) -Dhanurasana

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Dhanur?sana

STEPS :

1. To begin the Dhanurasana pose, lie on your stomach keeping your feet apart.
2. Your arms must be at the side of your body.
3. Fold your knees slowly and take your hands backwards and grab your ankles.
4. Take a deep breath in and lift your chest off the ground while pulling your legs towards the back.
5. Keep your gaze ahead.
6. Hold the pose for 15-20 seconds.
7. To release the pose, exhale deeply and bring your legs and chest to the ground. 

Benefits

• Stretches the entire front of the body, ankles, thighs, groins, abdomen, chest, throat and deep hip flexors (psoas).
• Strengthens the back muscles.
• Improves posture.
• Stimulates the organs of the abdomen and neck.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.