Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

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Translation 
Position 
Direction 
Style 
BenefitsPrimary: Strengthen the Spine
Secondary: Stretch the front of the body
Difficulty 

Vinyasa Krama

Lie on your stomach with your head on the mat, your knees benth towards your head and your arms bent behind you and holding your feet. On the next inhale lift your head off the ground, while simultaneously lifting your knees off the ground. On exhale go back to original position.

Preparation

Bhujangasana, Ustrasana, Vajarasana, Chakravakasana, Cat-Cow, Down-Dog, plank, Childs Pose, Virbhadrasana 1

Counterposes

Bhujangasana, Ustrasana, Vajarasana, Chakravakasana, Cat-Cow, Down-Dog, Shavasana

Contraindications

Variations