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Michael Joel Hall
Michael Joel Hall
Yoga Teacher and Coach

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

Dhanurasana
Dhanurasana
Ardha Dhanurasana
Ardha Dhanurasana
Parsva Dhanurasana
Parsva Dhanurasana

Dhanurasana

don–yur–AHS–anna

dhanu = bow

Bow Pose

Heart of Pose

  • Backbend
  • Chest Opener

Notes

  • Back strengthener
  • Considered a relatively intense stretch of front body & spine, calling for warm-up beforehand
  • Salabhasana (Locust) & Bhujangasana (Cobra) often used as preparation or part of backbending series
  • Known for countering rounded shoulders

See Also

  • Asana Categories
  • General Alignment Principles
  • Alignment Cueing

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