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Latest revision as of 18:27, 17 June 2019
Description
Dhanurasana ii: asana
Asana Type
Back Bend
PRAMANA
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Sastra Pramana Source
Gheranda Samhita II 18
Transliteration
prasärya pädau bhuvi daëòarüpau karau ca påñöhe dhåtapädayugmam | kåtvä dhanustulyavivarttitäìgaà nigadya yogé dhanuräsanaà tat ॥18॥
Translation
Dhanurasana: Spreading the legs on the ground, straight like a stick, and catching hold of (the toes of ) the feet with the hands, and making the body bend like a bow, is called by the Yogis the Dhanurasana or Bow-posture.
Steps/Technique
1. Lie flat on your belly on the ground.
2. Bring the hands back
3. Bend the knees and catch your ankles with hands, respectively
4. Lift the chest and legs bening the body like a bow
Atma Pramana (Benefits)
Improves digestion and gastrointestinal problems. Helps in constipation and menstrual problems. Improves blood circulation. Gives flexibility and strength to the back.
Sakshi Pramana Benefits
Opens the heart, feeling of liberation
Name/City/Profession
Keong Chow, Singapore, Yoga Teacher/Freelancer
Simple sketch
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