Bow

Dhanurasana

Pronounce: dhah-noor-AH-sah-nah

Instructions

Lie on your stomach and separate your legs hip-width apart. Bend your knees and hold on the outsides of your ankles. Rest your forehead on the floor. Kick your legs away from you with an inhale and lift your head and chest from the floor. Balance on your low belly. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Lower with an exhale. Alignment Cues: Bring knees hip-width apart Balance on navel Keep neck in line with spine Kick feet away from you
Exercise Name: Bow Instruction: Lie on your stomach and separate your legs hip-width apart. Bend your knees and hold on the outsides of your ankles. Rest your forehead on the floor. Kick your legs away from you with an inhale and lift your head and chest from the floor. Balance on your low belly. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Lower with an exhale. Alignment Cues: Bring knees hip-width apart Balance on navel Keep neck in line with spine Kick feet away from you Primary Body Parts: Chest, Shoulders, Spine Secondary Body Parts: Abs, Forearms, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Triceps Equipments: Categories: Back bends