The Bow Pose

Hatha Yoga: The Yoga of the Physical Body.

Dhanurasana: The Bow Pose.

Instructions.

Lie flat on the stomach and inhale fully.

Bend the knees and hold the ankles with the hands.

Tense the leg muscles and arch the back.

Simultaneously raise the head, chest and thighs as high as possible.

Keep the arms straight.

Hold for as long as is comfortable.

Practise up to maximum 5 times per session.

Note.

One may rock backwards and forwards in the final position.

Do not repeat the asana until the breath returns to normal.

Breath.

The breath may be retained inside in the final pose or slow, deep breathing may be practised.

Concentration.

Spiritual: On vishuddhi chakra.

Physical: On the abdominal region or back.

Limitations.

Not to be practised by people with hernia, peptic ulcers, intestinal tuberculosis or bent spine.

Benefits.

This asana powerfully massages the abdominal organs and muscles. Removes gastro-intestinal disorders, dyspepsia, chronic constipation, and sluggishness of the liver. Quickly reduces fat in the abdominal area.

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Hatha Yoga: The Yoga of the Physical Body.

Dhanurasana: The Bow Pose.

Instructions.

Lie flat on the stomach and inhale fully.
Bend the knees and hold the ankles with the hands.
Tense the leg muscles and arch the back.
Simultaneously raise the head, chest and thighs as high as possible.
Keep the arms straight.
Hold for as long as is comfortable.
Practise up to maximum 5 times per session.

Note.

One may rock backwards and forwards in the final position.
Do not repeat the asana until the breath returns to normal.

Breath.

The breath may be retained inside in the final pose or slow, deep breathing may be practised.

Concentration.

Spiritual: On vishuddhi chakra.
Physical: On the abdominal region or back.

Limitations.

Not to be practised by people with hernia, peptic ulcers, intestinal tuberculosis or bent spine.

Benefits.

This asana powerfully massages the abdominal organs and muscles. Removes gastro-intestinal disorders, dyspepsia, chronic constipation, and sluggishness of the liver. Quickly reduces fat in the abdominal area.

Top of This Page.

Yoga Asana Directory

Om Aham Mani Contents

EE MEDITATION ENLIGHTENMENT TEXTS

MEDITATION ENERGY ENHANCEMENT MAIN PAGE