Bow Pose

Sanskrit: Dhanurasana

dhah-noor-AH-sah-nah

Benefits

Stretches entire front body; mobilizes spine
Tones abdominal and reproductive organs; massages heart
Relieves fatigue and anxiety

Standard Cues

Lie on your stomach and separate your legs hip-width apart. Bend your knees and hold on the outsides of your ankles. Rest your forehead on the floor.

Kick your legs away from you with an inhale and lift your head and chest from the floor. Balance on your low belly. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower with an exhale.

Short Cues and Options

Kick feet away from you
Keep neck in line with spine
Bring knees hip-width apart
Balance on navel

Precautionary Warnings

Avoid this pose if you have a serious back or neck
injury.

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