How to Do
How to Do Bow Pose Yoga
This yoga exercise may be performed by healthy exercisers who have adequate CORE strength, good spinal alignment, adequate flexibility in the shoulders, chest, hips, CORE, and thighs, and no low back pain and weakness.
Remember to breathe deeply throughout this exercise. Pay close attention to how the body responds to this movement. You should not experience pain. Perform to the extent that you are able without forcing the movement.
As flexibility increases, grab the ankles or the lower part of the shin. You may also try to sustain the pose for a more extended period of time then the previous attempt.
Beginning
Beginning Bow Pose Yoga
Begin with the legs straight and both arms alongside the body, lying facedown on the floor.
Movement
Bow Pose Yoga Movement
1. Bend both legs at the knee.
2. Reach back and grab your feet and ankles from the outside, taking one in each hand.
3. Simultaneously lift the chest and thighs off the floor.
4. Hold this pose for 3-5 deep breaths.
5. Return to starting position.
6. Repeat as desired.
Benefits
Bow Pose Yoga Benefits
Bow Pose is an intermediate yoga exercise that improves flexibility in the shoulders, chest, CORE, hips, and thighs.
Exercise Aliases
How To Do the Bow Pose, Dhanurasana, Yoga Exercise, Bow Pose Exercise, Bow Pose Stretch, Back Stretch.
