Bow Pose

Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 09/04/2010 - 22:34

Teacher:

Fiji McAlpine

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Pose Position:

Lying

Body Position:

Backbends

Body Part:

Core

Body Part:

Back

Pose Description:

Dhanu means a bow. Bow pose is a fantastic stretch for the spine, abdominals, hip flexors, biceps and pecs. It is an all-around, great total body-opening backbend. Be sure to engage your core muscles, encouraging the spine to bend evenly, rather than pivoting in the lower back. Regular practice will relieve lower back pain and release tension.

Muscle Group - Lower Body:

Psoas

Muscle Group - Lower Body:

Quadriceps

Muscle Group - Upper Body:

Biceps

Muscle Group - Upper Body:

Erector Spinae

Muscle Group - Upper Body:

Abdominals

Minutes:

Seconds:

46secs

Sanskrit Name:

Dhanurasana

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