BENEFITS OF DHANURASANA / THE BOW POSE
How to do Bow Pose
- Lie down on your stomach.
- Bend both the legs and hold your ankles with your hands.
- Inhale as you lift your face, chest and thighs off the floor. Now, you will be balancing on your abdomen.
- Release the pose by bringing your legs and chest to the floor.
Duration: Hold the pose for 20 seconds.
Benefits of Bow Pose
- Boosts immune function
- Reduces tummy fat
- Tones abdominal organs and relieves indigestion, constipation and helps to improve conditions associated with intestinal disorders
- Stimulates pancreas and helps to cure diabetes
- Improves spine flexibility and strengthens the spine
- Improves focus
- Relaxes the mind and helps in conditions related to depression
- Cures breathing disorders by stimulating lungs and improving lung capacity.
- Tones upper back and it is a good pose for middle back
- Cures hunchback
Note
The asana is highly beneficial for stomach and back problems. However, people suffering from chronic stomach conditions and back problems, should seek professional advice before practicing Bow Pose.
