(GhS-II.18), (BrYs-III.22), (HS-25)
Slokha :
Translation: Spread the legs on the ground straight like a stick, then catch hold of (the toes of) the feet with the hands, making the body bend like a bow is called the dhanurasana or bow posture.
Benefits:
- Stretches and opens the front of body, chest, shoulders, hip flexors, thighs, and ankles
- Strengthens the back and shoulders
- Stimulates and regulates the organs of digestion, elimination and reproduction
- Increases circulation to heart and lungs
- Increases breathing capacity and alleviates fatigue
- Improves the posture and spinal alignment, removing stiffness and energy blockages
- Stimulates the thyroid, parathyroid and thymus glands
- Improves function of liver, kidney and spleen
- Improves concentration and focus
- Improves the immune system