Dhanurasana
Dhanurasana (DAH-noo-RAH-sah-nah[1]; Sanskrit: धनुरासन; IAST: Dhanurāsana), Bow Pose,[2] or sometimes Urdva Chakrasana (Upward Wheel Pose) is an asana.
Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words Dhanura (धनुर, Dhanura) meaning "bow",[3] and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".[4]
Description
The practitioner lies on the belly, grasps the feet, and lifts the legs into the shape of a bow.
Benefits
Benefits of Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) 1. Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles 2.Stimulates the reproductive organs 3.Opens up the chest, neck and shoulders 4.Tones the leg and arm muscles 5.Adds greater flexibility to the back 6.Good stress and fatigue buster 7.Relieves menstrual discomfort and constipation 8.Helps people with renal (kidney) disorders
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
References
- ↑ Budilovsky, Joan; Adamson, Eve (2000). The complete idiot's guide to yoga (2 ed.). Penguin. p. 160. ISBN 978-0-02-863970-3. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ↑ "Yoga Journal - Bow Pose". Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ↑ "Dhanurasana - AshtangaYoga.info". Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ↑ Sinha, S.C. (1 June 1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD. p. 18. ISBN 978-81-7041-293-9. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ↑ "Langkawi Yoga - Chakrasana (Wheel pose)". Retrieved 2011-06-25.
Counter pose: Halasana or Sarvangasana
Further reading
- Iyengar, B. K. S. (1 October 2005). Illustrated Light On Yoga. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-81-7223-606-9. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (1 August 2003). Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha. Nesma Books India. ISBN 978-81-86336-14-4. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (January 2004). A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya. Nesma Books India. ISBN 978-81-85787-08-4. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
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