Dhanurasana (Bow Pose), How to do it and it's benefits

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In this article we will talk about "Dhanurasana (Bow Pose), How to do it and it's benefits"

Dhanurasana is a back-bending pose. it names comes from Sanskrit word dhanur  mean "Bow" and asana mean "Posture".

 

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How to do Dhanurasana

Lie on the stomach on the floor, bend your knee toward buttocks and reach your arm back and hold the ankle, now gently start raising your chest up and also lift your thighs off the floor. Hold this position for 5-6 breath and repeat.

 

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Benefits of Dhanurasana

• Relieve from back pain

• Strengthen your upper back

• Helps in better digestion

• Stretches shoulder, Back, abdomen and hamstring

• Gives flexibility

• Open up the chest, neck

• Relieve constipation, respiratory problem.

• Relieve menstrual discomfort

• Tones the legs and arm muscles 

 
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