Bow Pose: How to Practice Dhanurasana | Iyengar Yoga

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Dhanurasana is a backbend that expands the chest and front of the body deeply. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words dhanu, which means "bow," and asana, which means "pose."
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Steps to do Dhanurasana ( Bow Pose )✔️
• Begin the Dhanurasana stance by lying on your stomach, feet apart.
• Keep your arms to the side of your body. Fold your knees slowly and grab your ankles with your hands backwards.
• Inhale deeply and lift your chest off the ground, bringing your legs towards the back.
• Maintain a forward gaze.
• Maintain the posture for 15-20 seconds.
• Exhale deeply and lower your legs and chest to the ground to exit the pose.
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Benefits of Dhanurasana ( Bow Pose )🧘
• Strengthens your ankles, thighs, chest, neck, and shoulders.
• It aids in the toning of your abdominal region.
• Improves spinal flexibility and tones the back
• It helps to open up your chest region and makes breathing easier.
• Reduces neck strain and aids in the treatment of neck discomfort
Contraindications of Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)🙅
• People with hernias, high blood pressure, or sleeplessness should avoid this product.
• It should not be done before going to bed since it stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and the adrenal glands.
• Avoid using it if you have a migraine or a headache.
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Thank you so much sir

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Thank you for this lesson I just did it for a second something i have been working on for like a month now ❤❤❤❤

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Nicely explained. Thank you.

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For how much time we have to in this position. And how many Times. Please do reply 🙏

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Start from makarasana in dhanurasana

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Breathing???