Dhanurasana ii

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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