My Day 18 Yoga

Dhanurasna or Bow Pose: 
This name is given after the bow shape it gives.

                              

                                                                                          

Note:
 People having high or low blood pressure, hernia, neck injury, pain in the lower back, headache, migraine or a recent abdominal surgery should avoid doing this asana.

Procedure:

• Lie on your stomach by the arms by your side.

• Fold your knees and hold the ankles 

• Inhaling, lift your chest off the ground and pull your legs up and back.

• Look straight.

• Pay attention to your breathing and keep the pose stable.You should look like a bow.

• Continue to take long breath as you relax in this pose.

• Initially try to be in this pose for 10min.Slowly by practicing regularly increase the time to 15min.

• By Exhaling,gently bring your legs and chest to the ground.Also release the ankles.

                                                                                 

                                                                                

Benefits:

• Strengthens back and abdominal muscles.

• Stimulates the reproductive organs.

• Opens up the chest, neck and shoulders.

•  Tones the leg and arm muscles.

• Adds greater flexibility to the back.

• Reduces stress and fatigue.

• Relieves menstrual discomfort and constipation.

• Helps people with kidney disorders.